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Richmond Hill (Qld) has an estimated 2,459 residents. That puts 586 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with ABS regional demographic updates, the suburb of Richmond Hill (Qld) records an estimated population of 2,459 around Aug 2026. This represents a slight rise of 6 people (0.2%) from the 2,453 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an underlying resident count of 2,453, determined via the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with 10 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a resulting density of 585 persons per square kilometer, the community offers ample space per occupant and opportunities for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the primary and almost exclusive catalyst for recent demographic additions in the locality. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release using a 2022 baseline) are implemented by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. For horizons beyond 2032 or locations omitted from that series, SA2 projections from the Queensland State Government (issued in 2023 from 2021 data) are integrated instead. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published 2023, based on 2022 benchmarks). Under this forecasting approach for the suburb of Richmond Hill (Qld), the overall head count is expected to contract by 37 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets will see positive momentum, most prominently the 25 to 34 age group, which is slated to expand by 65 people. Further details are outlined in the age analysis.
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Residential building approvals in Richmond Hill average just 2 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 10 dwellings over the five-year period. These modest construction volumes are typical for non-urban settings where accommodation requirements are conservative and overall activity is constrained by infrastructure limits and local market interest. Because overall approval numbers are so low, any individual residential construction project can heavily alter annual growth figures and comparative statistics. Building activity across Richmond Hill is considerably quieter than in Rest of Qld, trailing broader nationwide trends as well. New residential construction is divided between 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, with townhouses and units increasingly diversifying price points between family-scale builds and lower-cost compact living.
This represents a meaningful transition from the existing structural split of 87.0% houses, prompted by reduced site availability and changing buyer preferences around affordability and lifestyle. An estimated ratio of 700 people for each approved dwelling underlines the suburb's subdued, low-scale construction environment. Given that the local population is anticipated to contract or hold steady, housing supply constraints should soften in Richmond Hill, potentially opening up favourable conditions for prospective property buyers.
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Development applications around Richmond Hill (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Richmond Hill (Qld), worth an estimated $10.3 billion. 17 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and environmental & disaster management. 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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Major public works, infrastructure enhancements, and strategic planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has outlined 4 specific projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by Grand Secret Estate, Renew Charters Towers, Goldtower Central, and the Queensland Inland Freight Route (Mungindi to Charters Towers).
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Grand Secret Estate
Charters Towers' newest masterplanned residential development, comprising approximately 133 lots. Lot sizes range from 1500sqm to over 1ha, offering space for custom-built homes. Construction commenced in mid-2021, and it is located just 1km from the town centre.
Queensland Inland Freight Route (Mungindi to Charters Towers)
Early works package underway as part of the overarching Inland Freight Route investment strategy, covering the segment from Charters Towers to Mungindi. This is a significant road infrastructure upgrade spanning nearly 1,200km, aiming to upgrade roads for better efficiency and safety, including widening and bridge enhancements, as an alternative to the Bruce Highway.
Renew Charters Towers
A Regional Place Activation Program initiative to revitalise the Charters Towers CBD by temporarily activating vacant shopfronts on Gill and Mosman Streets. The program allowed eligible creatives, startups, social enterprises and community groups to trial rent-free premises on a 30-day rolling licence, with insurance support via Renew Australia. The program aimed to increase foot traffic, support local business growth and help property owners secure long-term tenants. The program has now officially closed after receiving multiple expressions of interest.
Pinnacle Views Estate
Pinnacle Views is a residential land development offering 52 large blocks from 2,000 to 9,899 sqm in an open space living neighbourhood. Features wide roads, quiet avenues, lush native bushland backdrop, NBN ready with fiber to premises, sewered blocks, town water, and includes $10,000 contribution towards fencing and driveways with every block sold.
River Parks Estate
River Parks is a master-planned residential community spanning 72 hectares in Kelso, approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Townsville CBD. The development provides 888 residential allotments for families and young professionals, featuring seven hectares of dedicated parkland, 2.3 kilometres of walking and cycling pathways, and a planned 6,800 square metre retail and commercial hub including a village with shops, a cafe, and a childcare centre. The estate is bound by Dunlop Street to the north and Riverway Drive to the east, with the Ross River Dam within walking distance.
Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension
Stage 2 expansion of Riverway Plaza in the Upper Ross growth corridor of Townsville. The project delivers a new 3,585 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, approximately 30-35 specialty stores, and a 650 sqm Snap Fitness gym. Infrastructure improvements include a 140-space basement car park, additional shaded surface parking, and upgraded public amenities, completing the transition into a comprehensive district retail hub.
Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant Pipeline Renewal
Renewal and duplication of a 9.5km pipeline connecting Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant, enhancing resilience and water security for Townsville, which supplies approximately 85% of the city's water.
Rasmussen Village and Community Hub
A new community vision for approximately 2,500 people along the Bohle River in Townsville's Upper Ross. The project aims to create a vibrant, integrated residential community by linking and expanding existing neighbourhoods and infrastructure. It envisions diverse housing choices, including collaboration with Defence Housing Authority, and redefines the Bohle River as a regional open space destination.
933 residents of Richmond Hill (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,009. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 50.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,067, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Richmond Hill maintains a skilled employment base with robust representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 933, while the jobless rate sits 3.6% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Furthermore, labor market engagement is subdued, with a participation rate of 50.7% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records show that only 4.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be borne in mind. Resident jobs are heavily concentrated within health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining.
Education & training represents a distinct local specialty, commanding an employment proportion 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction comprises a smaller component of the local workforce at 4.4% employment, compared to 10.1% regionally. Comparing Census worker tallies to resident figures suggests that the neighborhood functions largely as a dormitory suburb with limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations show that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local labor pool shrank by 1.3% while overall jobs fell by 2.3%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.0 percentage points. This diverged from Regional Qld, where the workforce rose by 0.3%, employment edged up by 0.1%, and unemployment climbed 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry forecasts provide a guide for future labor trends across five and ten-year horizons. While national payrolls are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across sectors. Mapping these sectoral weightings against the local workforce profile suggests Richmond Hill employment could grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, noting this modeling is an illustrative sectoral extrapolation excluding local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Richmond Hill (Qld) is $1,297 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $567 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,722 a year against an average of $56,186. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics from financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in Richmond Hill registered a median income of $46,722 and an average income of $56,186. These earnings sit below nationwide benchmarks as well as the corresponding Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current figures to roughly $52,030 for the median and $62,569 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local individual, household, and family earnings between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally.
The single largest income bracket consists of 713 residents (29.0%) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, paralleling metropolitan distributions where 31.7% fall into this tier. Although local living outlays leave 88.6% of income retained, overall disposable earnings track at only the 26th percentile across the country.
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Richmond Hill (Qld) had 757 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 17.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential accommodation in Richmond Hill was composed of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.9%, notably outpacing regional norms, while the remaining homes were divided between rented properties (37.2%) and mortgaged dwellings (24.9%). Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,083 and median weekly rents were $230, sitting substantially below Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments are markedly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking well below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Richmond Hill (Qld) counted 757 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 64.1%, consisting of 27.5% couples without children, 18.6% couples with children, and 16.8% single parent families. The remaining 35.9% are non-family residences, made up of 32.9% lone person households and 2.8% group households. The typical household consists of 2.3 people, tracking below the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
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17.9% of adults in Richmond Hill (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,451 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 917 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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Tertiary attainment poses a challenge in the area, as only 17.9% of residents hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia, presenting targets for future educational programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees account for 11.5%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 3.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.8%. Meanwhile, technical and trade skills are prominent, with 33.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (26.0%) and advanced diplomas (7.2%). Engagement with learning is strong, with 37.1% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by stage, 22.5% attend secondary education, 9.8% are in primary education, and 1.9% are enrolled in tertiary education.
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Getting around Richmond Hill (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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64.1% of residents in Richmond Hill (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 10.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease figures show considerable health pressures in Richmond Hill, with above-average incidences of common conditions that become more pronounced across mature age cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is modest, covering around 49% of residents (~1,216 people). This compares unfavourably to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues locally, affecting 8.9% and 7.8% of people respectively, while 64.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General health across working-age cohorts remains broadly standard. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.7% of the population (607 people), exceeding the 20.3% regional level, and while senior health metrics face some headwinds, they rank more favourably in national comparisons than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Richmond Hill (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (28.6%). 8.9% 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 measures in Richmond Hill sit below broad benchmarks, with 91.4% of residents born in Australia, 85.7% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 58.6% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the largest heritage groups in Richmond Hill are Australian at 32.0% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 26.5%), English at 28.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.9% (considerably higher than the 3.9% regional rate). Other notable representations include German background at 3.7% (against 4.7% regionally), French at 0.5% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.5% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Richmond Hill (Qld) is 39. 27.3% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Richmond Hill (Qld) lean toward older age groups. As of August 2026 updates, children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 37.3% of the community compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.7% versus 25.5% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 39, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The most noticeable change since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged group, rising from 17.4% to an estimated 18.7%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retirees and seniors (65+), increasing by 72 residents (12%) to reach 679, whereas the children and young adults bracket is projected to decline alongside middle aged and young retiree cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Richmond Hill (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,453 at the 2021 Census → 2,459 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 Aug 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 (SAL32426). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.