Richmond Vale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Richmond Vale

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 100% of the housing stock in Richmond Vale, a figure among the highest for similar areas. This rural profile is marked by large family homes and a very high proportion of residents who own their place outright. While typical mortgage payments are high, the area offers some of the most affordable rental options in the region.

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📍 Richmond Vale, Suburb / Locality

Where Richmond Vale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Richmond Vale — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Richmond Vale$240
2323, NSW $350
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $240 is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,362, which is well above the Australian average of $1,863.

$2,362

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $2,100
  • 2021: $2,362

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Richmond Vale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $3,000 or more (30%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 46.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Only 17.9% of households rent, which is far below the 30.6% seen across Australia.

17.9%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 17.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.4%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 43.5%
  • 2021: 46.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Richmond Vale, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 92.9% of these have three or more bedrooms. This focus on larger homes is reflected in the density, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a little above the national figure.

0.90

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.9%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 78.3%
  • 2021: 92.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Richmond Vale, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Richmond Vale, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (12%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Richmond Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13378/richmond-vale/topic/housing-dwellings