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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in North Richmond is $1.24m, with units at $770k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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North Richmond has an estimated 7,146 residents, up from 6,358 at the 2021 Census — a change of 788 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 327 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 323 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic assessments of the broader region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North Richmond has an estimated population of 7,146 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 788 people (12.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,358 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,143, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics alongside 327 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 323 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future construction.
The 12.4% expansion rate of the suburb of North Richmond since the 2021 Census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.0%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader. The expansion was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 69.0% of the population gains, with overseas migration and natural increase also making positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 zone utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where this is unavailable, NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Demographic growth rates by age from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of North Richmond is anticipated to experience population growth exceeding the national median, increasing by 1,266 persons by 2041 and representing a 17.7% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
455 new dwellings have been approved in North Richmond over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building approval statistics indicates that the locality averages approximately 91 residential approvals annually, with 455 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 64 approved during FY-26 so far. An average of 2.3 new occupants was added for each finished dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting solid demand. Approved houses carry an average construction value of $523,000, showing a focus on higher-end builds. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $10.3 million for the current financial year. Per capita building approvals in the area exceed Greater Sydney by 216.0%, offering buyers many options despite a recent slowdown in approval volumes.
This level is also much higher than the national benchmark. Standalone houses represent 79.0% of these approvals, with townhouses and apartments comprising 21.0%, maintaining the detached housing character of the area. The local market averages 145 people for each approved dwelling. The community is projected to add 1,263 residents by 2041. The current pace of construction indicates that supply will satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting growth beyond these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Richmond
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Richmond, worth an estimated $2.5 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.98 billion. 9 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works represent key drivers of real estate market dynamics. AreaSearch has tracked 14 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Redbank North Richmond - Masterplanned Community, The Sanctuary North Richmond, New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements, and the North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion.
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Redbank North Richmond - Masterplanned Community
Redbank North Richmond is a 180-hectare masterplanned community by Redbank Communities, delivering up to 1,400 homes for approximately 3,900 residents. Located near the Hawkesbury River one hour from Sydney CBD, the $1.8 billion development includes traditional family lots, medium-density homes, and a village centre with supermarket, cafes, childcare, veterinary hospital, aged care, and over 85 acres of heritage-protected parkland. The Cumberland Place precinct - the newest stage - commenced civil works in late 2025 with 70% of lots already sold.
North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion
Approved expansion of the existing North Richmond shopping centre precinct to include a full-line Woolworths supermarket, additional specialty retail tenancies, and medical/commercial spaces. The development will serve the growing residential population of North Richmond and surrounds west of the Hawkesbury River.
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements
Traffic and flood-resilience upgrade led by Transport for NSW delivering a new higher four-lane bridge over the Hawkesbury River downstream of the existing Richmond Bridge, a bypass of Richmond town centre, and upgrades to key intersections on The Driftway. Stage 1 is under construction by BMD Constructions with completion expected in 2027. The Stage 2 design and construct contract was awarded to Fulton Hogan in May 2026, with overall project completion targeted for 2029.
Redbank North Richmond Master-Planned Community
Redbank North Richmond is a 180-hectare master-planned community in the Hawkesbury region, designed for approximately 1,400 homes and 3,900 residents. The 1.8 billion dollar development features a diverse range of housing, including traditional family lots, grand homestead plots, and the Kingsford-Smith over-55s lifestyle village. Key community infrastructure includes the Redbank Village Centre, which opened its first stage in 2023 with a vet hospital and cafe, with the second stage featuring an IGA supermarket and specialty retail scheduled for 2025.The project preserves 85 acres of heritage-protected parklands and is supported by the major Grose River Bridge project, which received development approval in late 2024 to improve regional connectivity.
Redbank Village Centre Commercial Precinct
Multi-stage village centre serving the Redbank North Richmond masterplanned community. Stage one (veterinary hospital, cafe/restaurant, function centre, childcare centre, regional playground, waterfront boardwalk and public open space) was delivered by 2023. Stage two, comprising an IGA Plus Liquor supermarket and specialty shops including a pilates studio, beauty clinic and takeaway, commenced construction in 2024 and opened approximately mid-2025. Further stages are anticipated as the broader estate continues to develop.
Hambledon Park
Celestino is in early planning for a large masterplanned community on a ~253 ha site at 393 Terrace Road, North Richmond. The vision references a school, health services, retail, sports fields and resilience facilities, but dwelling numbers are not yet determined.
Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek
Construction of second non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way to provide shared-path crossing linkage between shared path from Richmond to Windsor, completing off-road cycling and walking route.
Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements
Expansion of community facility to include new shallow-depth program pool for learn to swim and seniors programs with accessibility ramp, additional school-age amenities, new outdoor covered gym area for functional training and group fitness.
3,471 residents of North Richmond are employed, from a labour force of 3,567. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits high skill levels, particularly in key service industries, and shows an unemployment rate of 2.7%. In March 2026, there were 3,471 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is relatively low at 62.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 30.2% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic lockdowns. Local employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The construction sector shows high concentration, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average rate.
Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 5.4% compared to 11.5% across the region. The comparison between local jobs and resident workers suggests a lack of local employment opportunities. Labor force size shrank by 3.6% over a 12-month period, mirroring a 3.6% drop in employment, while the unemployment rate remained stable. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, where employment and labor force both rose by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from May-25 suggest future trends. Applying these five-year (6.6% national growth) and ten-year (13.7% national growth) industry projections to the local employment mix suggests local jobs could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Richmond is $1,724 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,313 a year against an average of $68,301. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records from the financial year 2023 show median income at $55,313 and average income at $68,301, aligning closely with national averages. These figures compare to Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $61,021 for the median and $75,350 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local incomes cluster near the 50th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 32.2% of residents (2,301 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9%.
Affordability metrics show residents retain 81.2% of their income, placing the area in the 46th percentile and the 6th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Richmond had 2,356 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $408 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,340 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, houses comprised 80.4% of the housing stock and other options like apartments and townhouses made up 19.6%. This differs from the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The outright home ownership rate was 33.0%, with 38.2% of homes mortgaged and 28.8% rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,340, below the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $408, compared to $470 across the metro area. Nationally, local mortgages exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Richmond counted 2,356 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,648 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 73.9% of households, with 31.3% being couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 13.7% single parents. Non-family households account for 26.1% of the total, with lone person households representing 23.8% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.8% of adults in North Richmond hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,089 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 997 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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University qualification rates are low, with 18.8% of residents holding a degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these, bachelor degrees are held by 12.4%, postgraduate degrees by 4.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.0%. Vocational training is common, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (29.7%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 27.1% of the population attending an institution. Primary school students account for 9.7%, secondary school students make up 7.2%, and tertiary students comprise 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Richmond reaches 66 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transport infrastructure includes 66 active bus stops serviced by 49 separate routes, which provide 465 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to the nearest stop is 268 meters. Commuting patterns show 96% of residents travel by car. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded 30.2% of residents working from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Bus routes run at an average frequency of 66 trips daily across the network, representing about 7 weekly trips per stop.
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64.2% of residents in North Richmond report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show some challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates, while private health coverage extends to 54% of the population (~3,854 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.5% and 9.3% of the population. A total of 64.2% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population (1,486 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for seniors align generally with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Richmond is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (29.0%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.4% of the population, citizens representing 90.9%, and monolingual English speakers accounting for 92.7%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 62.0% of the population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. Ancestry records show English ancestry is claimed by 29.8% of residents, above the regional average of 19.0%. Australian ancestry is claimed by 29.0%, above the regional average of 17.8%. Irish ancestry is reported by 7.8% of the population. Other ancestries include Maltese at 3.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 0.7%), and Macedonian at 0.3% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Richmond is 39. 25.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 years is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is overrepresented at 8.9% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 14.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.3% to 13.3%, while the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 11.0% to 9.7%. By 2041, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 53% (340 people), growing from 635 to 976.
Residents aged 65 and older will make up 51% of the total population growth, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by 4%, adding 21 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Richmond
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 327 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,358 at the 2021 Census → 7,146 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13012). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.