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Population
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 is estimated at around 2,220 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 153 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,067 people. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation is 2,202. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,032 persons per square kilometer. Mount Richon's 7.4% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 54.0%.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with the suburb expected to grow by 509 persons to 2041, reflecting a 24.9% increase over the 17 years.
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Development
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. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around six homes were approved, with two more approved in FY-26 to date.
On average, 31.8 new residents are associated with each home built over the past five financial years. This demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $324,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Richon has less development activity, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, recent periods have seen some increase in development activity.
This activity is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Mount Richon's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than previously implied (77.0% at Census), indicating persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 1123 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Mount Richon is expected to grow by 553 residents by the year 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Infrastructure
Mount Richon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area: Champion Drive Precinct, Forrestdale Business Park West, METRONET Armadale Line Transformation, and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Facility.
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METRONET
METRONET is the largest public transport infrastructure program in Western Australia's history, expanding the Perth rail network by 72 kilometres and adding 23 new stations. As of February 2026, the program has reached substantial completion with the opening of the new Midland Station on February 22, 2026, marking the delivery of the final rail infrastructure project. Major milestones achieved include the Yanchep Rail Extension, Morley-Ellenbrook Line, Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal. The program also delivered 246 locally built C-series railcars and implemented high-capacity signalling across the network.
METRONET Armadale Line Transformation
A massive rail revitalisation project in Perth's south-east that combined the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, Thornlie-Cockburn Line, and Byford Rail Extension. The project delivered seven new or rebuilt stations, replaced 13 level crossings with elevated rail, and extended the line 8km to Byford. It also created Long Park, a 7km linear green corridor with 14 community spaces including playgrounds, skate parks, and public art beneath the viaducts. The full line and new extension officially reopened for passenger services on 13 October 2025.
Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment
A comprehensive transformation of Armadale into a Strategic Metropolitan Centre. The project features the elevation of the rail line to remove level crossings, the reopening of the new elevated Armadale Station (October 2025), and the creation of the 14.8 million dollar 'Central Park' underneath the tracks. The redevelopment includes 8 hectares of new public open space, a new nature play area, waterplay, and mixed-use commercial and residential development designed to support a population growing to 150,000 by 2040.
Forrestdale Business Park West
A 178-hectare master-planned industrial estate in Perth's south-east corridor. The precinct offers general, light, and service industrial lots with high wide load access and proximity to Tonkin Highway. Major developments include the $38 million InterGrain research and development facility (scheduled for 2026 completion) and the Crossroads Industrial Estate, which represents 56 hectares of the total area. As of early 2026, over 64% of the land has been unlocked for development, supporting major tenants such as Hitachi, 7-Eleven, Western Power, and Cleanaway. The project is a key driver for economic growth in the Armadale region, projected to generate over 4,400 ongoing jobs.
Byford Rail Extension and Armadale Station Redevelopment
The Byford Rail Extension and Armadale Station Redevelopment extends the Armadale Line about 8 km south to a new ground level station in Byford and rebuilds Armadale Station as an elevated interchange. The completed project removes nine level crossings, adds new bus interchanges, parking and shared paths, and creates about eight hectares of new public open space and public art along the corridor, delivering a 46 minute rail journey from Byford to the Perth CBD.
Armadale Courthouse and Police Complex
A $88.5 million state-of-the-art courthouse and police complex officially opened in November 2023. The 14,000 square metre facility combines services previously delivered from three separate locations and can accommodate approximately 350 police officers. It features five courtrooms, pre-trial conference rooms, and separate secure facilities for victims of crime.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Project
A decade-long, city-wide upgrade of Perth's urban rail signalling to a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system across 500km of the Transperth network. The project implements 'moving block' technology to safely reduce the distance between trains, increasing network capacity by 40 percent. Key works include the installation of over 7,000 transponders, in-cab signalling for 125 trains, and 600+ new passenger information displays at 87 stations. The system is managed from the state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth, which became operational in April 2025.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program
The High Capacity Signalling (HCS) project is a decade-long technology upgrade to Perth's rail network, replacing ageing fixed-block signalling with an advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This 'moving block' technology uses real-time data to safely reduce the distance between trains, enabling a 40 percent increase in network capacity. The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth and the installation of a private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio network to support high-speed data transmission.
Employment
Employment performance in Mount Richon has been broadly consistent with national averages
Mount Richon has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.
There was an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,135 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% lower than Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Mount Richon was at 63.5%, significantly lower than Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 8.6% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Mount Richon has a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services show lower representation at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.0% alongside labour force increasing by 2.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment rise marginally during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Richon. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Richon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
Mount Richon's income level is below the national average, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $41,995 and the average income stood at $49,275, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $46,035 (median) and $54,015 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Mount Richon all rank modestly, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. The largest segment comprises 29.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (663 residents), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.
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Housing
Mount Richon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Mount Richon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.2% houses and 22.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Richon stood at 47.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.1%) or rented (10.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,817, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Mount Richon was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mount Richon's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Mount Richon has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
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 - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 32.4%. A total of 23.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.
A substantial 23.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Mount Richon has five active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 125 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 397 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Mount Richon are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Mount Richon's health indicators show below-average outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at 47% of the total population (~1,038 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and mental health issues (8.1%), while 61.8% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. Mount Richon has 29.8% of residents aged 65 and over (661 people), which is higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%, with national rankings generally in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Richon was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Mount Richon's population showed above-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 Greater Perth's 45.0%. 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 0.7% and 1.5%, respectively. South African ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Mount Richon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
Mount Richon's median age is 50 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Richon has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.2%). This 65-74 concentration is above the national figure of 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 85+ age group has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.8% to 10.0% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 16.1% to 14.5%. By 2041, Mount Richon's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 373 people from 233. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 69% of the population growth. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 7 residents.