Richmond (SA)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts, the suburb of Richmond (SA) has an estimated residency of 3,950 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 476 people (13.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 3,474 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,937, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 142 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 2,801 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Richmond (SA) in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 13.7% expansion rate since 2021 outperformed the state benchmark of 7.5% as well as the local SA3 zone, making the suburb of Richmond (SA) a key growth pocket. This population rise was heavily supported by overseas migration, which represented approximately 89.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce shows high levels of educational attainment and a strong concentration in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.8% and a 9.0% rise in total employment over the previous year, according to Districts calculations. As of March 2026, 2,571 residents are employed, which keeps local unemployment 1.0% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Additionally, the local participation rate of 76.8% is significantly higher than the metropolitan rate of 66.6%. Data from the Census showed that a minor proportion of 9.7% worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer incomes in Richmond sit below the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $52,301, and the average income is $62,389, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of $57,620 and an average income of $68,734 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks individual incomes at the 43rd percentile ($771 weekly) and household incomes at the 27th percentile. The largest local bracket consists of 1,252 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 31.7% of the cohort, which aligns with the metropolitan distribution of . Property affordability remains a significant hurdle, with only of income remaining after housing costs (th percentile), and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the th decile.

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The housing stock in Richmond at the last Census was composed of 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% alternative dwellings, such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Homeownership rates in Richmond lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 24.7%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (30.7%) or renters (44.6%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,700 was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $300 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $320. Compared nationally, local mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are notably lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households constitute 58.0% of all local dwellings, consisting of couples with children at 23.0%, couples without children at 20.8%, and single-parent households at 11.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 42.0% of the total, with single-person households making up 35.2% and share houses accounting for 6.9%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the area is distinct, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to the SA average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by post-graduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is also prominent, with 29.0% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificate credentials at 18.9%.

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Public transport services in Richmond include 6 active stops, which consist of bus connections. These stops are serviced by 14 routes, delivering a total of 1,041 passenger trips per week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 323 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, meaning most working residents commute elsewhere. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 79%, followed by buses at 11% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low share of 9.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Local health outcomes are generally positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at about 52% (representing approximately 2,040 people).

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Richmond exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 35.1% of residents born outside Australia and 37.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 44.5% of the local population. The most prominent divergence from metropolitan averages is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.5% of residents locally compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of residents is 36 years, slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Richmond features a high concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34, who make up 22.5% of the population, compared to 8.1% for children aged 5 to 14. This young adult cohort is significantly larger than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 20.5% to 22.5%, while the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.6% to 9.9%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 9.2% to . By demographic shifts are expected to alter the age structure, with the to cohort projected to increase by (adding people) to reach from while the to group is forecast to grow by a modest , adding children.

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Richmond currently has an estimated 189 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 114 children aged 0-2 and 75 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 204 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 246. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.