Hobartville vs Richmond
The verdict
Hobartville is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $983K in Richmond. Richmond rates higher for transport (85 vs 71). Richmond is closer to the coast (37.6 km vs 38.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hobartville rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Richmond).
Scores
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 66 |
| Transport | 71 | 85 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 58 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,712 | 5,418 |
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,759 | $1,353 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Hobartville Moderate Growth · Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $969K | $983K |
| Median unit price | $860K | $733K |
| House price YoY | 21.2% | 2.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 148 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 332 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 517 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,212 | 9,044 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hobartville · Richmond
Transport
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 380 m |
Liveability
| Hobartville | 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 | 11 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.9 km | 37.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.3 km | 51.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hobartville | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,712 | 5,418 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,965 | 5,924 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,125 | 6,243 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hobartville or Richmond?
Hobartville has the higher residential safety score (Hobartville 100/100 vs Richmond 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Hobartville or Richmond?
Hobartville is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $983K.
Which has better schools, Hobartville or Richmond?
Richmond has a higher average school ICSEA (Hobartville 959 vs Richmond 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hobartville or Richmond?
Richmond has the higher transport score (Hobartville 71/100 vs Richmond 85/100).
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