Richmond Lowlands

The community is noticeably younger than both the state and national average, with 16.4% of residents being children under 15. It is also distinct for having a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3%, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common in the area.

English is the only language used at home by 67.3% of residents, and no one in the community speaks a language other than English or speaks little to no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $2,749, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues far below the state and national averages.

Volunteerism is well above the national average at 19%, and a higher than usual share of the community spends 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families here are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are very high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $5,000 and weekly rents of $490, both of which are far above the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops, which helps explain why 39.3% of residents work from home—a rate far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 51% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Employment is strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high proportion of full-time workers, many of whom work in agriculture, forestry, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and very few homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or shops.