Richlands, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Richlands QLD is 5,621 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richlands is $832 per week ($43,264 per year). Median rent in Richlands is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Richlands has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Richlands has a population density of 1,075 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Richlands is India. The most common religion is No religion (29.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richlands is $1,517.

Population
5,621
Census 2021
Median income
$832/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
28years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Richlands vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Richlands is $832 a week, 11% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 509th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $50 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 28, 14 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRichlandsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$832/wk$747/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$1,709/wk$1,593/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$320/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age2842 −14 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.7%20.4% +1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Richlands, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Richlands Population

5,621 residents at the 2021 Census.

Richlands Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$832/wk
$43,264 per year
Ranked 3,069 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
28years
10 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Richlands Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,709/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Richlands against your income

About $7,406 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,339/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Richlands Schools

13
schools nearby
9
government
952
avg ICSEA score
5,290
total students
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 508 students
1054
ICSEA
Oxley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 383 students
1051
ICSEA
Forest Lake State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 738 students
1015
ICSEA
St Mark's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students
982
ICSEA
Darra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
980
ICSEA
Western Suburbs State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 220 students
972
ICSEA
Serviceton South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students
919
ICSEA
Richlands East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 508 students
910
ICSEA
Glenala State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,133 students
908
ICSEA
Inala State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 416 students
906
ICSEA
Carole Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students
905
ICSEA
Inala Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 94 students
823
ICSEA
St John's Anglican College - Alpine Place Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Richlands Map

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Richlands, Queensland: 27.5890°S, 152.9519°E

Richlands Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Richlands

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (2,781) Female 50.5% (2,839)

Population Density

1,075
people per km²
5,621 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,756
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
6.6%
Vietnam
6.0%
New Zealand
6.0%
Philippines
2.9%
Sri Lanka
1.4%
Samoa
1.2%
Fiji
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
8.8%
Punjabi
4.4%
Samoan
2.9%
Arabic
2.3%
Hindi
2.0%
Mandarin
1.6%
Tagalog
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
19.2%
Australian
16.8%
Vietnamese
7.8%
Indian
6.0%
Samoan
5.5%
Irish
4.1%
Chinese
4.0%
Filipino
3.9%
Scottish
3.7%
German
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
29.4%
Catholic
17.2%
Islam
9.6%
Not stated
8.7%
Buddhism
5.4%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Hinduism
4.3%
Other religions
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.5% 1,711
Separated
4.8% 206
Divorced
7.2% 312
Widowed
1.6% 71
Never married
47.0% 2,036

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.8%
Couple: no children
23.6%
One parent: children under 15
13.2%
Couple: no children under 15
8.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.3%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Richlands

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,915 occupied private dwellings in Richlands at the 2021 Census, 71.3% were rented, 6.4% owned outright and 19.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
6.4% 122 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.9% 382 dwellings
Rented
71.3% 1,366 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
70.8%
Separate house
28.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
2.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
44.7%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
8.9%
4+ vehicles
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Richlands

Employment

Employed full-time
45.2% 1,710 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 880 people
Unemployed
5.6% 213 people
Not in labour force
25.8% 977 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.8%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Labourers
9.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%
Managers
8.4%
Sales Workers
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.1%
Did not go to work
9.4%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Train
6.9%
Bus
1.3%
Walked only
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.1%
Certificate III/IV
28.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
12.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.3%
Engineering
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Health
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Information Technology
7.0%
Education
6.2%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%
Architecture & Building
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.8%
Vocational Education
20.2%
Secondary: Government
19.3%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary: Catholic
10.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Catholic
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.0%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
423
Asthma
162
Diabetes
95
Arthritis
75
Heart disease
38
Lung condition
38
Kidney disease
24
Cancer
24
Stroke
20
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.1% 321
Did not provide
91.9% 3,656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.9% 434
Not a volunteer
89.1% 3,551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 34
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
1.2% 49
Never served
97.7% 3,925

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
48.5%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
18.5%
3 children
9.7%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
31
1971: 1980
60
1981: 1990
173
1991: 2000
256
2001: 2010
741
2011: 2015
601
2016
140
2017
143
2018
181
2019
182
2020
56
2021
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

26.3%
moved in the last year
70.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,782
Moved from QLD
979
Moved: same area (SA2)
181
Moved from overseas
67
Moved from NSW
50
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from NT
8
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
25.1%
15: 29 hours
9.1%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
37.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Glen Eden
Income: $975/wk Rent: $320/wk $50/wk less rent
Wyreema
Income: $834/wk Rent: $330/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Richlands

The closest suburb to Richlands is Inala, 2.1 km away.

Inala
2.1 km away · income $454/wk · rent $250/wk
Darra
2.3 km away · income $700/wk · rent $350/wk
Wacol
3.2 km away · income $514/wk · rent $320/wk
Ellen Grove
3.2 km away · income $621/wk · rent $350/wk
Durack (Qld)
3.4 km away · income $597/wk · rent $350/wk
Forest Lake
3.7 km away · income $801/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richlands

What is the population of Richlands QLD?

The population of Richlands QLD is 5,621 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,075 people per km². Richlands is ranked #1,406 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Richlands?

The median personal income in Richlands QLD is $832 per week, or $43,264 per year. The median household income is $1,709 per week. Family income is $1,756 per week. Richlands is ranked #3,069 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Richlands?

Median rent in Richlands QLD is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Richlands ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Richlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richlands QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Richlands?

The median age in Richlands QLD is 28 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Richlands a good suburb to live in?

Richlands is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,621. The median income is $832/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32423. All dollar figures in AUD.