Clarendon vs Richmond
The verdict
Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $973K versus $1.75M in Clarendon. Clarendon is closer to the coast (34.9 km vs 37.6 km).
Scores
ClarendonRichmond
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 66 |
| Transport | 85 | 85 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 65 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 147 | 5,418 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,353 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.5% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Clarendon Moderate Growth · Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $973K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $682K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 148 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 680 | 332 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 680 | 517 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 28,571 | 9,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clarendon · Richmond
Transport
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 380 m |
Liveability
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 21 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.9 km | 37.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.2 km | 51.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Clarendon | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 147 | 5,418 |
| Estimated 2025 | 161 | 5,924 |
| Projected 2041 | 169 | 6,243 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.30% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Clarendon or Richmond?
Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $973K versus $1.75M.
Which has better public transport, Clarendon or Richmond?
Clarendon and Richmond have similar transport scores.
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