North Richmond

The community is older than the national average, with seniors making up 22% of the population. This is well above the Australian figure of 17.2%. There is also a higher presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 4.6% compared to 3.2% nationally.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English and Irish heritage also featuring strongly.

English is the main language for 89% of the population. While 7% use another language at home—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common religion for 58.5% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 33% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, at 45.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,724, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 22% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 33.2% of people, and those with a mental health condition are much more common than in similar areas.

A higher number of people served in the Defence Force here compared to the state average. While unpaid housework is more common than in the rest of the state, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $654, which is a little above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 28, noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 16.2% of households.

Separate houses are very common, making up 79.8% of dwellings. While typical weekly rent is $408, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,340, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are essential, as only 0.5% of people use public transport to get to work. Many residents work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21%.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 50% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

The local workforce is most common in construction, health care, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is a little below both the state and national figures.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.8. Many homes are far from essentials, as only 41.8% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.