Measuring Council Performance
2022/23
Richmond Valley 
Housing Demand
Household Projections
Source: NSW Department of Planning and Environment (2022 NSW population projections)
For latest Projections data please refer to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/insights-and-demography
Implied Dwellings
| 2016 | 10,577 |
| 2041 | 12,130 |
Average annual household growth
Source: NSW Department of Planning and Environment (2022 NSW population projections)
For latest Projections data please refer to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/insights-and-demography
Household types from 2016 projected to 2041
Source: NSW Department of Planning and Environment (2022 NSW population projections)
For latest Projections data please refer to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/insights-and-demography
Housing Approvals
Source: ABS
Key Housing Market Indicators
| Detached dwellings | Attached dwellings | |
|---|---|---|
| Total dwelling Stock | NA | NA |
| Number of sales listings last 12 months | 426 | 55 |
| Median sales price last 12 months | $431,000 | $410,000 |
| Average annual price growth last 5 years | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Number of rental listings last 12 months | 262 | 134 |
| Median asking Rent last 12 months | $420 | $350 |
| Average annual rent growth last 5 years | 40% | 45.8% |
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Rental vacancy last 3 months | 0.5% |
NA = Not available or non-existent data
Source: CoreLogic, SQM Research, NSW Planning and Environment
You can find data and more information on other forms of housing on the NSW Department of Planning and Environment website and the Housing Evidence Centre