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Population
Population growth drivers in Richmond are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population for the suburb of Richmond (SA) is around 3,950. This figure reflects a growth of 476 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,474. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses, is 3,937 residents. This results in a density ratio of 2,801 persons per square kilometer, placing Richmond (SA) in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's population growth rate of 13.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the state average of 7.5% and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Richmond (SA) expected to grow by 615 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.2% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Richmond among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Richmond averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 232 homes. As of FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there has been an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed. This suggests a balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions.
The average construction value of new homes is $412,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $55.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Richmond has 96.0% more building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points. With approximately 70 people per approval, Richmond reflects a developing area.
By 2041, Richmond is expected to grow by 602 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Richmond has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Notable projects include the North South Corridor, New Women's and Children's Hospital, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts (2024-28), and SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program. Relevant details are listed below.
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New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study managed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to inform future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to One Tree Hill, focusing on road safety, freight efficiency, and public transport integration to support a projected population increase of over 140,000 residents by 2041. It specifically evaluates the resilience of strategic road corridors and identifies improvements to active transport networks to accommodate rapid urban expansion.
Employment
Employment conditions in Richmond demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Richmond has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, and it experienced an estimated 8.1% employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 2,504 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.
Workforce participation in Richmond is high at 75.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A Census survey found that 9.7% of residents work from home, with potential Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment in the area is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services, with a particularly strong specialization in the latter sector at 1.4 times the regional level. Construction employs only 6.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.
The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8 at the Census, indicating ample employment opportunities locally. In the past year, employment increased by 8.1% while the labour force grew by 7.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's respective growth rates of 4.2%, 3.9%, and a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Richmond's local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's current employment mix.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Richmond's median income among taxpayers was $52,301 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $62,389 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 respectively. By March 2026, current estimates project Richmond's median income to be approximately $57,620 and average income to reach $68,734, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17%. According to the 2021 Census, personal income in Richmond ranks at the 43rd percentile with weekly earnings of $771, while household income is at the 27th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 31.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,252 residents). This aligns with broader metropolitan trends where 31.8% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Richmond, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Richmond displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
In Richmond, as per the most recent Census evaluation, 63.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 37.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Richmond stood at 24.7%, with mortgaged properties at 30.7% and rented ones at 44.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond was $1,700, surpassing Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Richmond was recorded at $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Richmond's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Richmond features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 58.0% of all households, including 23.0% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.0%, with lone person households at 35.2% and group households making up 6.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Richmond exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 34.2%, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and that of Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 18.9%.
Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.6% in tertiary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Richmond has six active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by fourteen different routes, together facilitating 1041 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically located 323 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Richmond's residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 79%, followed by bus at 11% and cycling at 2%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, only 9.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 148 trips daily, equating to approximately 173 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Richmond's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
Richmond's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.
The prevalence of common health issues is low across all age groups. Approximately 52% (~2,040 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.4 and 7.2% of residents respectively. About 71.5% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Under-65s show better-than-average health outcomes. Richmond has 15.2% (600 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Richmond was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Richmond's population comprises 35.1% born overseas, with 37.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 44.5%. The 'Other' religious category represents 3.5%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.
The top three ancestral groups are English (19.7%), Australian (18.8%), and Other (13.5%). Notably, Greeks make up 8.0% of Richmond's population compared to the regional average of 2.0%. Italians comprise 6.1%, slightly higher than the regional 5.2%. Serbians are represented at 0.5%, marginally higher than Greater Adelaide's 0.4%.
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Age
Richmond's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Richmond is 36, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Richmond has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Richmond's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.5% to 22.5%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 11.6% to 9.9%. The proportion of children aged 5 to 14 has also dropped, from 9.2% to 8.1%. By 2041, Richmond's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 54%, increasing from 181 to 280. The growth in the 0-4 age group is more modest, with an increase of 8% adding only 14 residents.