Richmond

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Richmond was 578 people.
 
Percentage of Women: 49.0%
 
Percentage of Men: 51.0%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in the Richmond locality was 38 years. This matches the overall median age for Queensland.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for the Richmond locality was $1,591 AUD, which is just slightly below the Queensland median of $1,675. This strong income is largely driven by high-wage public sector and agricultural management jobs in the remote region.

Due to the small size of the locality, detailed percentage breakdowns for all specific household income brackets are not published. However, the three largest brackets based on the strong median income and employment sectors are likely to be:

$2,000 – $2,499 per week: This bracket is a high-ranking cluster, reflecting high public administration and skilled agricultural incomes.
 
$1,500 – $1,749 per week: Aligned closely with the median income for the area.
 
$3,000 – $3,499 per week: This bracket would contain the highest-earning managerial and professional employees.

Industry

Local Government Administration: 21.8% of employed residents. This is the single largest employing industry by a significant margin, reflecting its status as the administrative centre of the Shire of Richmond.
 
Beef Cattle Farming (Specialised): 18.0% of employed residents. The second largest sector, reflecting the town’s core economic link to the regional cattle industry.
 
Combined Primary and Secondary Education: 4.5% of employed residents. Essential government service supporting the community’s families.