Richlands

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population. This youthfulness is mirrored in the age structure, with 41.6% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44.

International roots are very common here, with 47.4% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian and Vietnamese ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, as 46.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national rate, and 7.5% of the community speak little or no English.

Religious diversity is evident, with 37.8% identifying as Christian and 9.6% as Muslim. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 71.7% of residents completing Year 12, far above the state average. This is consistent with a well-qualified workforce, where 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the national figures. However, the area has far fewer high earners, with only 5.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 18.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most other areas.

Unpaid volunteer work is much lower than most areas at 10.0%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is well below state and national figures.

First Nations residents in Richlands show strong outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 57.8% and a typical personal income of $906, both of which are far above the national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 71.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. While 95.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright.

Public transport use is much higher than the national average, with 6.9% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 20 public transport stops and 28 different routes.

The community is highly mobile, with 65.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is linked to the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 70.2% participating. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 7.0%.

Richlands is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, and 94.9% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.