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Richmond
1 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Richmond is a community where the typical resident is 52. It has grown by 22% since 2011 to reach 934 people, though the population has aged significantly in that time. The area is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong trend toward home ownership. It is a highly walkable place where most residents live within a short stroll of shops, schools, and health services.
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The community is ageing rapidly, with the typical age rising 14 years since 2011 to 52. This is far older than the national figure of 38, and nearly 30% of residents are now seniors aged 65 and over.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 51.3% and 36.8% respectively. About 14.2% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 89.4% of people using it only. Only 3.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report no religion. This last group has grown by 9.5 percentage points since 2011.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 12.8% had such a qualification.
Typical weekly household income is $1,379, which is about the same as the state figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply by 13 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, with 33.1% of people reporting one. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, affecting 14.8% of residents.
Residents are very active in their community, with 19.9% volunteering. A much higher share of people provide unpaid care (15.1%) and do substantial housework compared to other areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 47.3% having children and 41.1% without. One-parent families make up 10.6%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.8% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon at 18.5%, but typical weekly rents are $378, which is well above the state average.
Cars are the main way to get around, though 11.5% of people now work from home, a rise of 8.7 percentage points since 2011. Very few homes (2.4%) have no motor vehicle.
The population has become more stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years fell by 13 percentage points since 2011 to 33.0%.
The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, which is well below both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.
Richmond is exceptionally walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. This is far above the state average for amenity access.