Richmond Hill

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (12.1%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 95.3% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 38.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Australian average. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. However, Year 12 completion at 54.2% is well below the state figure.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,006, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of residents. This is well above the New South Wales rate of 27.0%.

The community is very active, with a volunteering rate of 21.9%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29. They also have far higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.

Homes here are typically larger, with 2.6 people per dwelling. There are very few people living alone (13.1%) and far fewer one-parent families compared to most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 55.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at only 6.9%.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than across the state.

More adults are working or looking for work (63.4%) than in most other areas. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 0.3. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.