Richmond

Richmond is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 34. It has very few children and seniors compared to most areas, while the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well above the state figure.

The community is diverse, with 30.4% of people born overseas, which is slightly above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

About 23.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the 5.7% of people who speak little or no English, a figure a little above the national average.

A large majority of residents do not have a religion, at 54.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.8%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 52.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with a high rate of Year 12 completion, which is far above the state figure.

Earnings are very high here, with typical weekly personal income at $1,356, far above the national figure. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

The population generally has fewer long-term health conditions than the state average. However, people with a mental health condition make up 10.5% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. For example, only 15.1% of people care for children unpaid, which is far below the state average of 26.3%.

First Nations residents in Richmond have a Year 12 completion rate of 69.4%, far above the national figure. Their typical personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home, well below the national average. Many people live alone, accounting for 38.7% of households, which is far above the state figure.

Renting is very common, with 54.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Apartments dominate the landscape, and typical weekly rents of $441 are a little above the national figure.

The area is highly connected, with 19.5% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national average. A huge 45.9% of the workforce works from home, and public transport use is well above the state figure.

The population is very mobile, with 55.0% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 19.5% of the community.

Professional and technical roles are common, and the workforce is highly active. Full-time employment is at 71.2%, which is far above the national figure.

Richmond is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, health services, and public transport.