$325 ▲ +30.0%
Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $250
- 2016: $295
- 2021: $325
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Richmond · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Richmond
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A high proportion of renters defines the housing market in Richmond, where 41.9% of households rent their homes. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%. The area is dominated by smaller homes and a strong rental presence, which stands out compared to other similar suburbs.
$325
▲ +30.0%
- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Richmond — lower than 65% of areas.
| Richmond | $325 |
|---|---|
| 5031, SA | $350 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent has risen by $75 since 2011 to reach $325, which is a little below the Australian figure. Monthly mortgage payments are around $1,733, a little above the South Australian average and barely changed over the last decade.
$1,733 → 0.0%
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →Richmond splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (41%) and $200–$349 (37%), with Under $200 at 18%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →Richmond splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $1,000–$1,799 (35%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in most areas, with 41.9% of households renting. Meanwhile, those owning their home outright make up 27.0%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
41.9% ▲ +2.6%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 40.8%
- 2016: 42.5%
- 2021: 41.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.0% ▼ -5.9%
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.7%
- 2016: 26.8%
- 2021: 27.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Richmond, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are much less common here than in most areas, making up 65.7% of homes. This is far below the state figure, and it helps explain why homes with three or more bedrooms are also far less common than in other suburbs.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
65.7% ▼ -0.7%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 66.1%
- 2016: 64.6%
- 2021: 65.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
63.8% ▲ +7.8%
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 59.2%
- 2016: 61.1%
- 2021: 63.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Richmond, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Richmond, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Richmond [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404031108/richmond/topic/housing-dwellings