13,867 —
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Richmond - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Nearly half of the 13,867 people living in Richmond - North are young adults aged 25 to 44. This creates a noticeably young community where the typical resident is only 34, which is four years younger than the state and national figures.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Richmond - North — higher than 72% of areas.
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of 13,867 is larger than about 72% of similar areas. Residents here are noticeably younger than those in Victoria and Australia, with a typical age of 34.
13,867 —
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
34 yrs —
Younger than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are both well below the state and national figures, at 9.2% and 11.6% respectively. This reflects a population dominated by adults, with 68.4% of people aged between 25 and 64.
11.6% —
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
9.2% —
Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Richmond - North, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 48%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (12%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Over 60% of residents have never married, and the rate of de facto relationships is well above the national figure at 20.2%. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
0.5% —
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
20.2% —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Richmond - North, Never married is the majority at 60%; Married is next at 25%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Richmond - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206071518/richmond-north/topic/demographics-identity