Freemans Reach vs Richmond Lowlands
The verdict
Richmond Lowlands rates higher for liveability (49 vs 22). Freemans Reach is closer to the coast (33.0 km vs 37.5 km).
Scores
Freemans ReachRichmond Lowlands
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 47 |
| Transport | 21 | 46 |
| Education | 40 | 47 |
| Liveability | 22 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,049 | 55 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $2,749 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Freemans Reach Stable · Richmond Lowlands Moderate Growth
Property
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | 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) | $715 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,953 | 3,636 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Freemans Reach · Richmond Lowlands
Transport
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 172 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 37.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.1 km | 53.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Freemans Reach | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,049 | 55 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,069 | 60 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,187 | 63 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Freemans Reach or Richmond Lowlands?
Richmond Lowlands has the higher transport score (Freemans Reach 21/100 vs Richmond Lowlands 46/100).
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