Bexhill vs Richmond Hill
The verdict
Bexhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.13M in Richmond Hill. Bexhill rates higher for transport (71 vs 46). On the separate residential safety score, Bexhill rates higher (72 vs 67/100 in Richmond Hill).
Scores
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 40 |
| Transport | 71 | 46 |
| Education | 54 | 58 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 528 | 850 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,704 | $2,006 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.7% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 86.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bexhill Stable · Richmond Hill Stable
Property
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $925K | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 235 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 189 | 235 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 235 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,652 | 2,353 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bexhill · Richmond Hill
Transport
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.5 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 604.4 km | 600.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bexhill | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 528 | 850 |
| Estimated 2025 | 541 | 871 |
| Projected 2041 | 561 | 903 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bexhill or Richmond Hill?
Bexhill has the higher residential safety score (Bexhill 72/100 vs Richmond Hill 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Bexhill or Richmond Hill?
Bexhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Bexhill or Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bexhill 1006 vs Richmond Hill 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bexhill or Richmond Hill?
Bexhill has the higher transport score (Bexhill 71/100 vs Richmond Hill 46/100).
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