Richmond Hill

This is a community of extremes, with a high proportion of children under 15 (21.4%) and seniors aged 65 and over (26.0%). Both groups are well above the national figure, while the typical resident is 39 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.8% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the population (50.8%) identifies as Christian. About 34.9% of residents have no religion, which is well below the state and national figures.

Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 36.9%. However, the area is well-served by schools, with eight located within 3 km of residents.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,297. Only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 10.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most areas.

Volunteering is a little more common than in the rest of the state at 15.9%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is significant, though typical personal incomes are well below the national figure. The population is also far younger, with a typical age of just 16.

One-parent families are far more common here than elsewhere, making up 27.3% of households. A high number of people also live alone (32.9%).

Separate houses are very common, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $230. Many residents own their homes outright, which is well above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 3.8% of people working from home. Public transport is almost non-existent, as there are no recorded stops in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far lower. Education and health care are the main industries.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but the area is generally car-dependent. This is reflected in a walkability score that is well below the state average.