NSW · Richmond Valley Council
Rileys Hill, 2472
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Suburb profile
Rileys Hill is a residential smaller community in Richmond Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,337
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 70
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 60.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -26.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson8
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order9
- Breach Bail Conditions9
- Malicious Damage To Property12
- Steal From Motor Vehicle7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- 670 Rileys Hill Rd
- 700 Rileys Hill Rd
- Rileys Hill Community Centre, Rileys Hill Rd
- Rileys Hill Rd Opp Rileys Hill Community Centre
- Rileys Hill War Memorial Reserve, Rileys Hill Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
3 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure625 RILEYS HILL ROAD RILEYS HILL 2472Determined
2024· 1 proposal
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 BELLS ROAD RILEYS HILL 2472Determined
2021· 1 proposal
February 2021
- Secondary dwelling35 BELLS ROAD RILEYS HILL 2472Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Rileys Hill War Memorial ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Arsoncrime8
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime9
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime9
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime12
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime7
- 670 Rileys Hill Rdtransport
- 700 Rileys Hill Rdtransport
- Rileys Hill Community Centre, Rileys Hill Rdtransport
- Rileys Hill Rd Opp Rileys Hill Community Centretransport
- Rileys Hill War Memorial Reserve, Rileys Hill Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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