Richmond Hill (Qld)

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

As of May 2026, the population of Richmond Hill (Qld) is estimated to be around 2,453 people. This figure remains unchanged from the 2021 Census, which also reported a population of 2,453 individuals. The stable population is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 584 persons per square kilometer, offering significant space per person and potential room for further development. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a decline in overall population by 28 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 25-34 age group which is projected to increase by 64 people.

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 from 2014 to 2018 with only 14 dwelling approvals in total. This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It's important to note that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Richmond Hill has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of Qld, which is also below national patterns. New developments from 2014 to 2018 consisted of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing blend of housing types offering choices across price ranges. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population density of 1217 people per dwelling approval in Richmond Hill reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the area, which may benefit potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Richmond Hill should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Richmond Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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

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Employment conditions in Richmond Hill face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Richmond Hill has an unemployment rate of 7.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025939 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Richmond Hill is significantly lower at 51.1%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

According to Census responses, only 4.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are education & training, health care & social assistance, and mining. Richmond Hill specializes in education & training with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level, while construction has a limited presence at 4.4%, compared to Regional Qld's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, Richmond Hill's labour force increased by 0.7% but employment declined by 0.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 1.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Richmond Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Richmond Hill's median taxpayer income is $46,722 and the average is $56,186. This is below the national average. In comparison, Regional Qld has a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Richmond Hill are approximately $52,030 (median) and $62,569 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Richmond Hill fall between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.0% of locals (711 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader regional trends at 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at the 26th percentile nationally.

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

Richmond Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Richmond Hill was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.9% and rented ones at 37.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $230, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Richmond Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for 35.9%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Regional Queensland 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (26.0%). Educational participation is high at 37.1%, with 22.5% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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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 (around 1,213 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 64.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 24.7% of residents aged 65 and over (605 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 85.7% citizens, 91.4% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Richmond Hill, with 58.6%, compared to Regional Qld's 52.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (28.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (8.9%). Notably, French (0.5%) and Welsh (0.5%) ethnicities had similar representation in Richmond Hill as regionally. However, German ethnicity was slightly underrepresented at 3.7% compared to Regional Qld's 4.7%.

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

The median age in Richmond Hill is 39 years, which is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 make up 17.8% of the population, a higher proportion than both Regional Queensland and the national average. This group has grown from 15.2% in 2021. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined to 15.2%. By 2041, projections show that the 25-34 age cohort will increase by 21%, with a total of 51 more people in this age bracket. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 59% of total population growth. However, the 35-44 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.