Richmond - Clarendon

Population growth drivers in Richmond - Clarendon are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Richmond-Clarendon's population was approximately 16,532 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,293 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,239. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 16,312 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 221 persons per square kilometer. Richmond-Clarendon's 8.5% population growth since 2021 exceeds its SA3 area (4.6%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.6% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics project an above median growth, with Richmond-Clarendon expected to increase by 3,812 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 21.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Richmond - Clarendon among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Richmond-Clarendon has seen approximately 147 dwellings receive development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 735 homes. By FY26, around 60 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in an increase of 2.1 new residents per year. The average construction cost value for new homes is $330,000.

This financial year, commercial approvals valued at $23.9 million have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Richmond-Clarendon records 113% more development activity per capita. New developments consist of 79% detached houses and 21% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character. With around 154 people per dwelling approval, Richmond-Clarendon exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 3,592 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Richmond - Clarendon has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are the New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements project, Redbank Estate - Stage 8 & Future Stages, Redbank North Richmond Master-Planned Community, and North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Richmond - Clarendon exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Richmond-Clarendon has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of September 2025. It has 8,400 residents in work, which is 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 63.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

A high proportion of residents, 27.6%, work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 3.8%, employment declined by 3.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.1% and unemployment rose slightly. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific trends. Richmond-Clarendon's employment mix suggests a projected increase of 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are illustrative estimates and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Richmond - Clarendon SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,739 and an average of $69,899 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,855 (median) and $76,092 (average). Census 2021 income data showed household, family, and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Richmond - Clarendon, between the 40th and 47th percentiles. The majority of residents, 33.0% or 5,455 people, fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Richmond - Clarendon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Richmond-Clarendon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.7% houses and 25.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Richmond-Clarendon stood at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented dwellings at 36.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Richmond-Clarendon's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Richmond - Clarendon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 66.8% of all households, including 26.9% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Richmond - Clarendon aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 28.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Richmond-Clarendon has 143 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 91 individual routes, facilitating 3,696 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 229 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 89% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 528 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Richmond - Clarendon is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Richmond-Clarendon faces substantial health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~8,910 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.3 and 9.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,661 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Richmond - Clarendon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Richmond-Clarendon was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 87.2% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The majority religion in Richmond-Clarendon is Christianity, which accounts for 59.7% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.1%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (7.9%), all higher than regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, respectively.

Notably, Maltese (2.7%) and Macedonian (1.1%) populations in Richmond-Clarendon are higher than regional averages of 1.0% and 0.4%, respectively, while Dutch representation is at 1.7% compared to the region's 0.7%.

Richmond - Clarendon's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Richmond-Clarendon is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and very close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Richmond-Clarendon at 9.2%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.0% to 9.2% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.2% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Richmond-Clarendon. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 65%, adding 992 people, reaching a total of 2,508 from the current 1,515. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 58% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, adding only 37 residents.