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Richmond Hill
7 km²
Rapid growth and an ageing population have transformed Richmond Hill since 2011, with the community adding 219 people in a decade. It is now a far older area than most, where the typical resident is 52 and nearly 30% are seniors. This shift is matched by a rise in wealth and education, making it a well-off pocket of the Lismore region. The area is almost entirely made up of large, detached houses on sloping land.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising by 9 years since 2011 to reach 52. Seniors make up 29.9% of the population, while children under 15 have fallen to 15.1%, which is well below the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 47.8%. Only 12.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 95.3% of residents. While 4.5% use another language at home, which is higher than many similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
More than half of the population identify as Christian (52.8%). Those with no religion make up 38.4%, a figure that has risen by 4.3 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified, with 29.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, among the highest at this level. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 54.2% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $2,006, which is a little above the national figure. The area has seen a big jump in wealth, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 21 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, with 31.9% of people affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.2%.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.9% of people helping out. Unpaid care is also high, as 15.8% of people provide unpaid support to others.
Families with children make up 51.9% of households, and typical homes are larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, at just 13.1%.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 55.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 97.2% having three or more bedrooms.
Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Nearly half of all homes have two vehicles, and 18.2% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state figure at 3.9%.
The area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. More people are working or looking for work (63.4%) than in most similar areas, with many employed in health, social assistance, and education.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.