Richlands, QLD 4077 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Richlands is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4077, home to 5,621 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 16 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,621
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,709 /week
- Median personal income
- $832 /week
- Median family income
- $1,756 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Oxley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Inala Flexible Learning Centre (Inala)
- Serviceton South State School
- Richlands East State School
- Forest Lake State School
- St Mark's School (Inala)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 77 bus stops
- Andromeda St near Capricorn St, stop 71
- Polaris St near Monoceros St, stop 70
- Clipper St near Andromeda St, stop 72
- Bootes St near Aldebaran St, stop 64
- Partridge St near Tang St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 64 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 15.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 71.3% of the 2,843 resolvable premises in Richlands. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 71.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 28.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richlands?
Richlands (QLD 4077) had 5,621 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Richlands?
The median advertised rent in Richlands is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Richlands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Richlands covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Inala Flexible Learning Centre (Inala) (0.9 km), Serviceton South State School (0.9 km), Richlands East State School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Richlands?
Richlands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (71.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Richlands?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Richlands?
In Richlands, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (15.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Richlands?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Richlands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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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