Chisholm vs Richardson
The verdict
Chisholm has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 61 min). On the separate residential safety score, Richardson rates higher (72 vs 56/100 in Chisholm).
Scores
ChisholmRichardson
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 54 |
| Transport | 51 | 50 |
| Education | 59 | 56 |
| Liveability | 54 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,268 | 3,058 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,292 | $2,043 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 33.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chisholm Declining · Richardson Declining
Property
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 152 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 98 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 589 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,208 | 2,093 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 951 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chisholm · Richardson
Transport
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 100.5 km | 101.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.7 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chisholm | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,268 | 3,058 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,309 | 3,078 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,933 | 2,283 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chisholm or Richardson?
Richardson has the higher residential safety score (Chisholm 56/100 vs Richardson 72/100).
Which has better schools, Chisholm or Richardson?
Chisholm has a higher average school ICSEA (Chisholm 999 vs Richardson 951; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chisholm or Richardson?
Chisholm has the higher transport score (Chisholm 51/100 vs Richardson 50/100).
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