Moving to Richmond QLD 4740
What the official numbers say about living in Richmond — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $133 a week, against a median household income of $1,672 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Richmond shrank 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (827 → 578 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Richmond sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mackay, 10.3 km south.
Nearest airport: Mackay Airport, 10.6 km south.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 812 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 8 parks — see them all on the Richmond profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mackay Northern Beaches State High School 1.7 km · Eimeo Road State School 2.4 km · Beaconsfield State School 2.7 km · Mackay and District Special School 2.8 km · Carlisle Christian College 2.9 km · St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School 3.1 km · Northview State School 3.5 km · Pioneer State High School 3.5 km
Groceries: Coles Northern Beaches 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Parkedge Avenue Park 100 m · Richmond Reserve 650 m · Norm Shuttlewood Park 1 km · Marilyn Wallman Park 2.5 km · Eaglemount Park 2.5 km · Rosewood Drive Reserve 2.7 km · McHugh Street Park 2.9 km · Plantation Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Richmond, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark · Masked Lapwing · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Richmond, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond here | 578 | — | 4/10 | 37% |
| Rural View | 5,657 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
| Beaconsfield | 5,899 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Andergrove | 9,924 | — | 3/10 | 25% |
| Glenella | 4,545 | — | 8/10 | 33% |
| Eimeo | 3,285 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Blacks Beach | 4,153 | — | 4/10 | 21% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Richmond — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4740 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Richmond profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $133 a week.
The population fell 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 827 people to 578. It sits about 812 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Richmond council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Richmond vs Eimeo · Richmond vs Shoal Point.
Nearby guides: Rural View · Beaconsfield · Andergrove · Glenella · Eimeo · Blacks Beach.
Keep an eye on Richmond
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