The size of Recherche is approximately 80.1 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 86.6% of total area. The population of Recherche in 2011 was 373 people. By 2016 the population was 3 showing a population decline of 99.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Recherche is 40-49 years. Households in Recherche are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Recherche work in a labourer occupation. In 2006, 29.9% of the homes in Recherche were owner-occupied compared with 81.8% in 2011. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $19,750.