Kurmond vs North Richmond
The verdict
North Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.52M in Kurmond. North Richmond rates higher for transport (43 vs 20). North Richmond is closer to the coast (40.2 km vs 41.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kurmond rates higher (81 vs 76/100 in North Richmond).
Scores
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 44 |
| Transport | 20 | 43 |
| Education | 48 | 46 |
| Liveability | 22 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 850 | 6,358 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,941 | $1,724 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kurmond Stable · North Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $723K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $699 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 235 | 126 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 235 | 409 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,059 | 4,137 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurmond · North Richmond
Transport
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 157 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Kurmond | North 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.8 km | 40.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.0 km | 56.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kurmond | North Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 850 | 6,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 858 | 6,952 |
| Projected 2041 | 907 | 7,326 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kurmond or North Richmond?
Kurmond has the higher residential safety score (Kurmond 81/100 vs North Richmond 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Kurmond or North Richmond?
North Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Kurmond or North Richmond?
North Richmond has a higher average school ICSEA (Kurmond 982 vs North Richmond 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kurmond or North Richmond?
North Richmond has the higher transport score (Kurmond 20/100 vs North Richmond 43/100).
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