Richmond - North

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34 and very few children under 15. It is also a place where many adults live in de facto relationships, a rate well above the national figure.

International roots are common here, with 37.1% of people born overseas—well above the Australian average. Vietnamese and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Irish heritage.

Language diversity is high, as 32.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the fact that 9.5% of people speak little or no English, a rate among the highest for similar areas.

The community is largely secular; 51.5% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The workforce is exceptionally qualified, with 47.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are strong in this area, where the typical personal weekly income of $1,183 is well above the national figure. Around 21.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

While most health stats are around the national middle, there is a higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.0%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Community participation in unpaid care is very low; the number of people caring for children or doing significant housework is among the lowest at this level.

The First Nations community is small, though those who live here have a Year 12 completion rate of 68.8%, which is far above the national average.

Household sizes are very small, with 41.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of small apartments.

Housing is dominated by flats and apartments, and only 10.8% of homes are separate houses. Rents are slightly higher than the state average, with a typical weekly cost of $400.

This is a transit-heavy area where 23.4% of homes have no car. Many people avoid commuting entirely, as 42.2% work from home—far above the national figure.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.4% of the community.

Employment levels are high, with 71.6% of adults working or looking for work. The most common roles are professionals and managers, with a high proportion of full-time employment.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 overall. It is a major business hub with 2,200 businesses and very high scores for education and job skills.

The area experiences higher annual rainfall than the state average, with an average of 653mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.