Richmond Hill, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Richmond Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 850 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 606 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 850
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $2,006 /week
- Median personal income
- $882 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lismore
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $405 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Bexhill Public School
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
- Goonellabah Public School
- Lismore Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Richmond Hill Community Centre, Richmond Hill Rd
- Richmond Hill Rd Opp Laihaina Cres
- Laihaina Cres Opp Mandala Cres
- Laihaina Cres At Mandala Cres
- Richmond Hill Rd At Roy Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.0% of the 336 resolvable premises in Richmond Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,742 across postcode 2480 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,015 violent offences, 870 theft, 479 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill (NSW 2480) had 850 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Lismore local government area.
What is the median rent in Richmond Hill?
The median advertised rent in Richmond Hill is $405/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Richmond Hill?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Richmond Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bexhill Public School (2.8 km), The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus (3.1 km), Goonellabah Public School (3.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Richmond Hill?
Across postcode 2480, 3,742 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,015), theft (870), other (479). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Richmond Hill?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Richmond Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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