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Richmond Hill

QLD 4820 • Rest of QLD

2,453
Population (2021)
$29,484
Median Income
4.25 km²
Area
$230/wk
Median Rent
HistoricFamily-FriendlySubtropicalHeritageSuburban

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is a residential suburb of Charters Towers city in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, situated approximately 1.9 kilometres north of the Charters Towers CBD and 136 kilometres south-west of Townsville. With a population of 2,453 at the 2021 Census and a median age of 39, it is a family-oriented suburb with a median household income of $1,297 per week. Unlike the mining-oriented areas of Charters Towers, Richmond Hill was deliberately planned as a residential precinct from its earliest settlement, set apart from the gold-mining activity that shaped the wider city.

Richmond Hill has a long educational tradition, with Catholic schooling established in the area as early as 1876 when St Columba's Primary School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. The suburb offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle within easy reach of Charters Towers city centre, which retains much of its impressive Victorian-era gold rush architecture and heritage streetscapes. Residents enjoy the dry tropical climate of the Charters Towers region and are within comfortable driving distance of Townsville's full range of urban amenities, healthcare, and the coast.

Richmond Hill falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by Charters Towers Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
Charters Towers
LGA / Council
Charters Towers
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.06°, 146.27°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
4.25 km²
Elevation
297m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local Charters Towers town bus — Charters Towers CBD 5-10 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1310 km
By Train
No direct rail; Townsville is the nearest major hub (~1h 20min drive)
By Car (Peak)
1h 20min - 1h 40min to Townsville
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min - 1h 25min to Townsville

🛣️ Primary regional hub is Townsville via Flinders Highway (136km); Brisbane is approximately 1,310km or a 13-14 hour drive

Walkability Car-Dependent

Charters Towers CBD is close but most errands beyond the immediate local area require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$230
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,488
Census 2021
2,453
▼ 1.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,440
Income 2021
$29,484
▲ 20.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,980
Born Overseas 186

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 36
  • 2. New Zealand 32
  • 3. India 18
  • 4. Philippines 11
  • 5. Japan 9
  • 6. South Africa 8
  • 7. Fiji 7
  • 8. Canada 6
  • 9. Scotland 6
  • 10. Netherlands 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 969
English 867
Australian Aboriginal 269
Irish 252
Scottish 220
German 112
Italian 50
Chinese 34
Indian 21
Filipino 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,724
Both parents born in Australia
193
Both parents born overseas
163
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.8%
No Religion
34.9%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
112 (4.6%)
5-14 years
412 (16.8%)
15-19 years
256 (10.4%)
20-24 years
118 (4.8%)
25-34 years
219 (8.9%)
35-44 years
209 (8.5%)
45-54 years
263 (10.7%)
55-64 years
225 (9.2%)
65-74 years
284 (11.6%)
75-84 years
234 (9.5%)
85+ years
119 (4.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richmond Hill known for? +

Richmond Hill is known as the residential heart of Charters Towers, Queensland's most significant inland gold rush city. The suburb has a long history of Catholic education, with schools established in the area from the 1870s, and sits close to Charters Towers' remarkable collection of Victorian-era heritage buildings.

How far is Richmond Hill from Townsville? +

Richmond Hill is approximately 136 kilometres south-west of Townsville, a drive of around 1 hour and 20 to 40 minutes via the Flinders Highway. Townsville is the nearest major city with a full range of urban services, hospitals, and an international airport.

Does Richmond Hill have public transport? +

Richmond Hill is served by local bus services within Charters Towers. There is no passenger rail service to Charters Towers; a car is essential for most travel, particularly for trips to Townsville or beyond.

What is the population of Richmond Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Richmond Hill has a population of 2,453 residents. It is one of the more populous suburbs in the Charters Towers city area.

Is Richmond Hill a good place to live? +

Richmond Hill suits those who appreciate a quiet suburban lifestyle in a historically rich regional city with a dry tropical climate. It offers affordable housing compared to coastal Queensland cities and a strong community atmosphere, though residents rely on Townsville for specialist services and larger retail.

What is the postcode for Richmond Hill? +

The postcode for Richmond Hill, Queensland is 4820.