# Demographics & Identity — Richmond

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Richmond (Council (LGA))

Far fewer people live here than in 90% of similar areas, with Richmond's population shrinking by 8% since 2011 to 761 residents. It is a relatively young place, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children.

The population has fallen from 827 in 2011 to 761. The typical age of 37 years is much lower than in most similar areas and a little younger than the national figure.

Indigenous people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, involving 17.7% of residents.

Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, those aged 65 and over account for 15.5%, a figure that is a little below the Queensland average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 761 | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 7.2% | +25.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.5% | +22.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.5% | -6.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.7% | +15.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 27.7%, Older adults (45–64) 27.2%, Children (0–14) 20.5%, Seniors (65+) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 8.4%

**Marital status** — Married 51.7%, Never married 33.9%, Divorced 6.0%, Widowed 5.6%, Separated 2.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA36300/richmond/topic/demographics-identity