Richmond Hill (Qld)

Richmond Hill has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The population of Richmond Hill (Qld) is estimated at 2,441 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 2,453 people, representing a change of -12 persons (-0.5%). The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, is 2,433. This results in a density ratio of 581 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver for population growth in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032. For areas not covered by these data, proportional growth weightings are applied based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 20 persons, reflecting an increase of 1.1% over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Richmond Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Richmond Hill had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 13. These low levels reflect its rural nature where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics due to the small number of approvals.

Richmond Hill has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of Qld and nationally. Recent construction comprised 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 87.0% houses). This indicates diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With an estimated 1635 people per dwelling approval, Richmond Hill has a quiet development environment. Looking ahead, AreaSearch quarterly estimates project growth of 28 residents by 2041.

Based on current patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Richmond Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the region: Renew Charters Towers, Grand Secret Estate, Queensland Inland Freight Route (Mungindi to Charters Towers), and Goldtower Central. The following details projects expected to have the greatest relevance.

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Employment drivers in Richmond Hill are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Richmond Hill has an unemployment rate of 7.7%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025940 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Richmond Hill lags at 52.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

Census data shows that only 4.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment is concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and mining sectors. Richmond Hill has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 4.4% of local workers, lower than Rest of Qld's 10.1%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 1.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Richmond Hill's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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

The median taxpayer income in Richmond Hill is $46,722 and the average is $56,186 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average), which are reported from Rest of Qld's figures. By September 2025, estimates based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 suggest the median income will be approximately $51,352 and the average will be around $61,754. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Richmond Hill fall between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally. In Richmond Hill, 29.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional figure of 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs that allow for 88.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 26th percentile nationally.

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

In Richmond Hill, as per the latest Census, 87.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 12.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Richmond Hill stood at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.9% and rented ones at 37.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Richmond Hill was $230 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Richmond Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,083 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 64.1% of all households, including 18.6% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.9%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Richmond Hill faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (26.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 37.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 22.5% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Richmond Hill is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Richmond Hill faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, with older age cohorts experiencing this to an even greater extent. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,207 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.9%) and asthma (7.8%). However, 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. Richmond Hill has a higher proportion of seniors at 24.4%, with 595 people aged 65 and over, compared to 20.4% in Rest of Qld. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Richmond Hill is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Richmond Hill, surveyed in 2016, had a low cultural diversity: 85.7% were citizens, 91.4% born in Australia, and 96.0% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 58.6%, compared to 52.2% regionally. Ancestry showed high Australian representation (32.0%) versus regional average (26.5%), and higher Australian Aboriginal (8.9%) against regional average (3.9%).

Notable ethnic group differences included French (0.5% vs 0.5%), German (3.7% vs 4.7%), and Welsh (0.5% vs 0.5%).

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

The median age in Richmond Hill is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but matches Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 18.2% of the population in Richmond Hill, higher than Rest of Qld and significantly above the national average of 12.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group makes up 8.6% of the population, lower than both Rest of Qld and the national average. Post-2021 Census data shows that between 2016 and 2021, the 15-24 age group grew from 15.2% to 18.2%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.0%. During this period, the 5-14 age group decreased from 16.8% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 age group fell from 10.7% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Richmond Hill. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 313 people from 244, leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.