Mount Richon

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mount Richon reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Mount Richon's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,285 people. This reflects a growth of 218 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,067. The current resident population estimate of 2,268 comes from AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,062 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Richon's population growth of 10.5% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Mount Richon is projected to grow by 503 persons, reflecting a total increase of 21.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Richon according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mount Richon has recorded approximately one residential property approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around seven homes were approved, with two more approved in FY26 so far.

This results in an average of 27.3 new residents per year for every home built during this period. The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically leads to increased competition among buyers and upward pressure on prices. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $324,000, which is lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Richon has a markedly lower building activity, with 94.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's development is also below the national average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development in Mount Richon has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (77.0% at Census), indicating persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. Mount Richon shows a mature and established area with around 642 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that Mount Richon will gain approximately 492 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mount Richon has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Champion Drive Precinct, Forrestdale Business Park West, METRONET Armadale Line Transformation, and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Facility. Relevant details are provided below.

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Employment performance in Mount Richon exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Richon has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of June 2025.

This is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Employment grew by 3.4% in the past year. As of June 2025, 1,164 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation was at 56.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation, at 3.8% versus the regional average of 6.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in Mount Richon. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, but unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Richon's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Richon's median income among taxpayers was $41,995 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $49,275 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes for Mount Richon as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,958 and $56,272 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Richon rank modestly, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 29.9% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (683 individuals), which is similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall within this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses. Mount Richon's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Mount Richon's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.2% houses and 22.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Richon was 47.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.1% and rented ones at 10.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,817, higher than Perth metro's $1,750. Median weekly rent in Mount Richon was $300, compared to Perth metro's $305. Nationally, Mount Richon's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Richon has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.8% of all households, including 25.3% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Mount Richon exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (32.4%). A total of 23.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 8.1% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment area, requiring families to access schools in neighboring regions.

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

Mount Richon has five operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by four distinct routes that together facilitate 208 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Mount Richon is deemed good, with residents generally residing 397 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, services run 29 times daily across all routes, translating to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mount Richon faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups show high prevalence of common health conditions. Only approximately 47% (~1068 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 53.3%.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues are most common in Mount Richon, affecting 10.6% and 8.1% of residents respectively. However, 61.8% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.1%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 29.1% (664 people), compared to Greater Perth's 12.8%.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Richon was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Richon's population showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Richon, accounting for 49.6%, compared to 42.7% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestral groups were English (36.3%), Australian (22.0%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, Welsh (1.7%) and Dutch (3.6%) were overrepresented in Mount Richon compared to regional averages of 0.6% and 2.4%, respectively. South African ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.4%.

Mount Richon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mount Richon's median age is 50 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Richon has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.5%). This proportion is notably higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 85+ has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%, while the proportions of residents aged 45-54 have decreased from 12.8% to 10.4% and those aged 55-64 have dropped from 16.1% to 14.5%. By 2041, Mount Richon's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The number of residents aged 85+ is projected to grow by 157%, reaching 223 from 86. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 77% of the population growth. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.