North Richmond (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments of the broader region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of North Richmond has an estimated population of 7,146 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 788 people (12.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,358 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,143, estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics alongside 327 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 323 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future construction. The 12.4% expansion rate of the suburb of North Richmond since the 2021 Census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.0%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader. The expansion was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly of the population gains, with overseas migration and natural increase also making positive contributions.

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The local workforce exhibits high skill levels, particularly in key service industries, and shows an unemployment rate of 2.7%. In March 2026, there were 3,471 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is relatively low at 62.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 30.2% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO records from the financial year 2023 show median income at $55,313 and average income at $68,301, aligning closely with national averages. These figures compare to Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $61,021 for the median and $75,350 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local incomes cluster near the 50th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 32.2% of residents (2,301 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9%. Affordability metrics show residents retain 81.2% of their income, placing the area in the th percentile and the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the latest Census, houses comprised 80.4% of the housing stock and other options like apartments and townhouses made up 19.6%. This differs from the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The outright home ownership rate was 33.0%, with 38.2% of homes mortgaged and 28.8% rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,340, below the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $408, compared to $470 across the metro area. Nationally, local mortgages exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 73.9% of households, with 31.3% being couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 13.7% single parents. Non-family households account for 26.1% of the total, with lone person households representing 23.8% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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University qualification rates are low, with 18.8% of residents holding a degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these, bachelor degrees are held by 12.4%, postgraduate degrees by 4.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.0%. Vocational training is common, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (29.7%).

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Local transport infrastructure includes 66 active bus stops serviced by 49 separate routes, which provide 465 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to the nearest stop is 268 meters. Commuting patterns show 96% of residents travel by car. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded 30.2% of residents working from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show some challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates, while private health coverage extends to 54% of the population (~3,854 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.4% of the population, citizens representing 90.9%, and monolingual English speakers accounting for 92.7%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 62.0% of the population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 39 years is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is overrepresented at 8.9% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 14.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.3% to 13.3%, while the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 11.0% to 9.7%. By 2041, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 53% (340 people), growing from 635 to . Residents aged and older will make up of the total population growth, while the to group is projected to grow by , adding children.

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North Richmond currently has an estimated 507 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 272 children aged 0-2 and 182 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 23% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 529 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 595. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.