Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Richlands (Qld) has an estimated 7,124 residents, up 26.7% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Richlands (Qld).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 15 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Richlands (Qld) demonstrates strong demographic momentum, ranking in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. Derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly alongside quarterly national address file updates, the population is estimated at around 7,124 as of August 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,503 people (26.7%) from the 5,621 people recorded at the 2021 Census, with the latest population estimate date established as Aug 2026.
The demographic and socioeconomic profile of the suburb of Richlands (Qld) is characterised by an exceptionally well educated and highly culturally diverse community, featuring a high population level born overseas. The area displays a notable proportion 15 to 24yo, with household structures featuring a high proportion of children as well as teenagersandyoung adults comprised largely of group households.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 15 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Richlands (Qld) demonstrates strong demographic momentum, ranking in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. Derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly alongside quarterly national address file updates, the population is estimated at around 7,124 as of August 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,503 people (26.7%) from the 5,621 people recorded at the 2021 Census, with the latest population estimate date established as Aug 2026.
The demographic and socioeconomic profile of the suburb of Richlands (Qld) is characterised by an exceptionally well educated and highly culturally diverse community, featuring a high population level born overseas. The area displays a notable proportion 15 to 24yo, with household structures featuring a high proportion of children as well as teenagersandyoung adults comprised largely of group households.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,120 in 2006 and 7,063 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,124 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 25.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 43.3%.
Richlands (Qld) ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 94th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Richlands (Qld) is $645 a week, up 4.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 3% above Greater Brisbane.
3% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $410 in 2017, $720 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $645 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $720 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -0.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Forest Lake - Oxley | $595 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Forest Lake - Oxley, over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Ipswich | $574 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Ipswich, over 12 months | +7.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 109 tracked applications: 87 approved, 15 under assessment, 7 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 5 projects in Richlands (Qld) and 63 more in the surrounding area.
Proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket with approximately 18 specialty retail tenancies, food and service outlets, around 265 car parking spaces and associated access works.
Transformation of existing Masters store into modern retail centre with four large tenancies, maintaining 12,170sqm GFA for retail and showroom uses.
Completed modern railway station serving the Springfield line of Queensland Rail Citytrain network. Features 650 car parking spaces in multi-storey car park, bus interchange with four bus stops, and state-of-the-art facilities serving as major transport hub for southwest Brisbane corridor.
The project comprises a multi-building industrial and warehousing complex across three stages, featuring five buildings accommodating 29 warehouse units with a combined gross floor area of 10,148 square metres. Development approval was granted by Brisbane City Council under Application A006248488.
A multi-warehouse complex featuring a trio of office-warehouse buildings with a total of 16,718sq m under roof.
Multi-precinct retail and community hub delivered by Engage Group. The project comprises a 120-place Green Leaves Early Learning centre, a 700sqm Repco tenancy, a Total Tools large-format retail store, and a completed 1,200sqm showroom anchored by Anytime Fitness and Hip Pocket Workwear. All precincts are leased and the estate is sold out.
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the busy Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection in Inala, which carries nearly 22,000 vehicles per day and has been identified as a safety black spot. Works include new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, signalised pedestrian crossings and improved cycling connections.
A master-planned residential community by AVJennings and AVID Property Group delivering around 420 new homes, including townhouses and house and land packages in Durack. Stages 2 and 3 continue the rollout of the estate with new local streets, open space and supporting infrastructure.
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services.
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces.
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Estimated completion year of the 26 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 5, 2026 8, 2027 6, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 1. 10 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 109 substantial development applications lodged in and around Richlands (Qld) over the past 5 years, 24 in the last 12 months; 15 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 9, 2022 28, 2023 13, 2024 16, 2025 27, 2026 (to Oct) 16.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 109 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 24 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 8.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 53 | ABS building approvals | 61st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 87 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 15 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Richlands include: Progress Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre (Planning); 73 Government Road & 27 Orchard Road Residential Development (Dev. Application); Inala Walking Network Plan (Planning); Former Masters Store Retail Centre Redevelopment (Approved); and Kane Constructions Social Housing - Tallow Street, Inala (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Richlands spans multiple sectors including Retail, Residential Development, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
The suburb of Richlands ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Richlands higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Richlands area has seen 138 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Richlands's current population of 7,124 has been supported by 53 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Richlands has seen 8.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 99 people in the suburb of Richlands, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Richlands's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 53, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Richlands has grown by approximately 1,679 people, while 265 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Richlands lies within the top 6% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,124 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +26.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,362 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +5.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +7.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,621 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,503 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +5.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +5.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5.23 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Richlands was estimated to be approximately 7,124 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,063 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of richlands has added approximately 1,503 people and shown a 26.74% increase from the 5,621 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Richlands is estimated at 1,362 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Richlands has shown a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Richlands is driven by: Overseas migration (62.0%), Natural increase (38.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 62.0% of overall population gains.
Richlands hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 1% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 1st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 21.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 42.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 55.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 28 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 25.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 6.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Richlands at 28 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 28 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 28 years as at August 2026, Richlands is 8 years younger than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 10 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Richlands compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 25.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Richlands compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 3.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Richlands show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (25.7% vs 15.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (9.1% vs 5.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (1.6% vs 5.3%) and 85+ year-olds (0.6% vs 1.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 21.4% of the population in the suburb of Richlands as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 5.8% of the population in the suburb of Richlands as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $78,882 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 95th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $89,041 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,709 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $832 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 13.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,756 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 14.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Richlands is approximately $84,491. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $78,882.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Richlands is approximately $95,372. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $89,041.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Richlands is approximately $84,491 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $78,882 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Richlands is approximately $95,372 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $89,041 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Richlands's households (~43.3% / 829 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Richlands is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 43.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Richlands is $1,709/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Richlands is $1,756/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Richlands is $832/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Richlands had a median income among taxpayers of $78,882 with the average level standing at $89,041. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $61,668 and $77,113 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $84,491 (median) and $95,372 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Richlands is $5,925 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of richlands's disposable income is $5,925 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Richlands exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 75.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,021 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,504 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,190 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Richlands has approximately 4,021 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Richlands stands at 4.0%, which is broadly in line with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Richlands is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.2% of employment), retail trade (10.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Richlands has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Richlands is 75.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of richlands shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 9.7% of the local workforce compared to 5.6% across Greater Brisbane. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of richlands's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Richlands demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 21.5% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 31.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 21.4% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.5% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
31.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Richlands have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
34.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Richlands have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of richlands ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Richlands are: Bachelor Degree (21.5%), Certificate (21.4%), Advanced Diploma (12.5%).
34.3% of the population in the suburb of Richlands is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.3% in primary school, 6.0% in secondary school, 8.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
Richlands features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.3% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 30.0% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.5% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,915 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,427 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 73.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Richlands had 1,915 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 26.7% to an estimated 2,427 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Richlands is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 73.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.3%), group households (7.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,398 family households, couples with children account for 30.0% of all households, couples without children at home 24.5%, and single parent families 16.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Richlands shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the suburb of Richlands have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 39.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 47.0% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 19.3% of all households in the suburb of Richlands, similar to the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 7.7% of households, above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Richlands is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 50.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 50.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 49.7% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 68.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 49.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
Richlands is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 50.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.7% born overseas.
The main religion in Richlands was found to be Christianity, which makes up 41.6% of people in Richlands. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 4.6% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Richlands are Other, comprising 25.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Brisbane's 9.4%, English, comprising 16.1% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 26.8%, and Australian, comprising 14.1% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 23.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 4.6% of Richlands (vs 0.9% across Greater Brisbane), Vietnamese at 6.5% (vs 0.8%) and Maori at 2.2% (vs 1.1%).
50.7% of the suburb of Richlands population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
50.3% of the population in the suburb of Richlands speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
2.2% of the suburb of Richlands population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
68.3% of the suburb of Richlands population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Richlands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 73.2% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 28.0% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 31st percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 20.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 71.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 60th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 18th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Richlands, 6.6% of homes are owned outright, 20.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 73.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 28.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Richlands are houses.
In the suburb of Richlands, 0.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 71.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Richlands stands at 6.6%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Richlands is $1,517, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Richlands is $1,480, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Richlands, households with mortgages typically spend 20.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Richlands is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Richlands shows mortgage holders spending 20.5% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 21.7% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Richlands consists of 28.0% detached houses, 71.6% semi-detached dwellings, 0.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Richlands consumes approximately 20.0% of median household income ($7,400 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Richlands show attached dwellings contributing 24% of approvals compared to 72% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 76% of applications versus 28% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Richlands's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 81st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 80.3% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Around 60.8% of people in the suburb of Richlands are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Richlands, 2.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
6.7% of people in the suburb of Richlands are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.2% of the suburb of Richlands population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.5% of people in the suburb of Richlands have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Richlands, 60.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 458 m away and the nearest GP 679 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 50 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 50th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 458 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 679 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 711 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 738 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 775 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 868 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 645 places in Richlands (Qld), about 0.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Richlands higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Richlands has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Richlands (Qld) is $645 a week, +4.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Richlands lies within the top 6% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Richlands hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 1% of areas nationwide.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Richlands exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
Richlands demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Richlands features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
Richlands is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Richlands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Richlands's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport in Richlands (Qld): transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Richlands (Qld) has an estimated 7,124 residents, up 26.7% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Richlands (Qld).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Richlands (Qld).
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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 a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32423). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Richlands (Qld) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Richlands (Qld) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 13.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
