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Property Investment in Richmond Valley, NSW

49 suburbs in Richmond Valley council area · Population ~24,044 · 10,319 dwellings · 3,047 km²

Richmond Valley Council Average R-Score 60 / 100 — top suburb in Richmond Valley scores 98/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Richmond Valley98

Highest R-Score out of 49 suburbs in Richmond Valley

Richmond Valley council average60

Across 33 scored suburbs in Richmond Valley

Suburb medians in Richmond Valley range from $260,000 to $1,420,000.

3-year population movement: +1.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~34 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $2.0B. Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (19%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Education and Training (10%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (9%).

Typical suburb median price$710,000

Across 49 suburbs in Richmond Valley (Sept 2026) · ~270 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.9%

Median asking rent ~$580/wk · Vacancy 10%.

Top suburb R-Score in Richmond Valley98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Richmond Valley

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Richmond Valley (New South Wales).

Is Richmond Valley (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Richmond Valley (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 60/100 across 49 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Richmond Valley, the typical suburb median price is $710,000, median weekly rent is $580/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy sits at 10%.

Which suburbs in Richmond Valley have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Richmond Valley (NSW) are Whiporie (98/100, median $260,000), Tatham (95/100, median $500,000), Yorklea (95/100, median $455,000), Stratheden (89/100, median $825,000), Bungawalbin (88/100, median $1,288,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Richmond Valley?

Across Richmond Valley (NSW), the median suburb property price is $710,000, median asking rent is $580/wk, and median gross yield is 3.9%, with homes averaging 270 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Richmond Valley include Yorklea (8.6%), Whiporie (8.4%), Bora Ridge (8.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Richmond Valley council area?

Richmond Valley is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 24,044, approximately 10,319 dwellings, covering 3,047 sq km.

What are the best streets in Richmond Valley (NSW)?

Every street across all 49 suburbs in Richmond Valley is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.