Richmond Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
850
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Richmond Hill.
The postcode for Richmond Hill is 2480 (NSW).
Richmond Hill (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Richmond Hill has roughly 850 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Richmond Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richmond Hill's population at 850, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
850
Median age
52
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
850
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Richmond Hill.
Local schools for Richmond Hill
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Government School Catchment
Bexhill Public School
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
Goonellabah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Richmond Hill.
- What is the Richmond Hill postcode?
- Richmond Hill is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Richmond Hill?
- Richmond Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Richmond Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Richmond Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Richmond Hill on this page, including Vistara Primary School, Summerland Christian College, Bexhill Public School.
- How walkable is Richmond Hill?
- Richmond Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Richmond Hill?
- Richmond Hill is close to Lagoon Grass, Boat Harbour, Howards Grass, Woodlawn, Goonellabah.
- What is the population of Richmond Hill?
- The population of Richmond Hill is approximately 850 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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