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Richmond - Tweed
10,271 km²
Noticeably older than most similar areas, Richmond - Tweed is a community where the typical resident is 46. This region is defined by a large population of seniors and a high proportion of people who own their homes outright. It has grown by 13% since 2011, adding about 29,442 people. The area feels distinct for its relative lack of overseas-born residents and a strong trend toward having no religious affiliation.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This is reflected in the senior population, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 78.3% born here. Those born overseas make up 13.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. Only 5.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A significant 44.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This has seen a sharp rise of 20 points since 2011.
About 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 9.3 points since 2011 to reach 47.3%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual family earning $1,700 a week. This is well below the national figure of $2,120.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. Similarly, the 6.8% of residents who need help with daily activities is a little above the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.3% of people helping out. Unpaid care is also more frequent, as 13.3% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Around 6.2% of this group speaks a First Nations language.
Single-person households are more common than usual, with 28.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are also more frequent here than in most areas at 16.9%.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.5% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure of 31%. Detached houses are the norm, making up 74.7% of all dwellings.
Car reliance is high, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. While 16.4% of people work from home, this is well below the national figure of 21%.
The area has seen steady movement, with 38.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common than in most areas, at 10.1%.
Only 54.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Full-time employment is also lower than the national figure, at 49.9%.
The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, which is a little below the state growth rate of 6.1%.
The region is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,300mm, which is far above the state average of 515mm. It is also generally warmer than the state average.
Walkability is lower than the state average, with only 50.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Many residents live further than 15 minutes from groceries, health services and schools.