Question 1

Is Richmond a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Richmond is a semi-rural suburb on the fringe of Mackay with a distinctly country feel while keeping the city and the coast within easy reach. It is characterised by acreage blocks, hobby farms and low-density streets where freestanding homes, sheds and established trees sit among paddocks and smallholdings. Residents are often families or people who work locally and want space for vehicles, boats or animals, and day-to-day life tends to revolve around outdoor pursuits and rural routines. Regional roads provide straightforward links to Mackay’s shops, services and coastal attractions.

The community numbers 852 people with a median age of 33, and families dominate the household mix — couple families with children are 59.1% and, with couple families without children, make up 97.4% of families. Homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (95.2%). There are no significant new public infrastructure or civic-amenity projects in Richmond at present, and residents access nearby Mackay for hospitals, libraries and schools. Whether Richmond suits you comes down to whether you want semi-rural space, an owner-occupied suburb of families, and easy road access to Mackay’s services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Richmond?

Accepted Answer

Richmond 4740 hasn't had enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit price and rent figures. Without those current price or rent numbers, it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Richmond compared with local incomes at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Richmond a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Richmond rose 12.1% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in capital value. If capital growth is your primary concern, that is the figure to consider when weighing Richmond as an investment. Whether that movement makes it right for you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	9	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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