Burnley vs Richmond
The verdict
Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.59M in Burnley. Richmond has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 18 min). On the separate residential safety score, Richmond rates higher (36 vs 22/100 in Burnley).
Scores
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 100 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 794 | 28,587 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,423 | $2,245 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.7% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Burnley High Growth · Richmond High Growth
Property
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $507K | $595K |
| House price YoY | 15.7% | -2.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 22 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 882 | 969 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,259 | 574 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,995 | 12,842 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 13 |
| Government | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnley · Richmond
Transport
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 4 | 59 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 180 m |
Liveability
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 110 |
| Parks | 9 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 840 m |
Population & growth
| Burnley | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 794 | 28,587 |
| Estimated 2025 | 849 | 30,572 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,245 | 44,842 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnley or Richmond?
Richmond has the higher residential safety score (Burnley 22/100 vs Richmond 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Burnley or Richmond?
Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.59M.
Which has better public transport, Burnley or Richmond?
Richmond has the higher transport score (Burnley 99/100 vs Richmond 100/100).
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