North Richmond vs Richmond Lowlands
The verdict
Richmond Lowlands rates higher for liveability (49 vs 44). Richmond Lowlands is closer to the coast (37.5 km vs 40.2 km).
Scores
North RichmondRichmond Lowlands
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 47 |
| Transport | 43 | 46 |
| Education | 46 | 47 |
| Liveability | 44 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 55 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,724 | $2,749 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Growth: North Richmond Moderate Growth · Richmond Lowlands Moderate Growth
Property
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $723K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 126 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 409 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,137 | 3,636 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Richmond · Richmond Lowlands
Transport
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 150 | 143 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| North Richmond | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.2 km | 37.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.4 km | 53.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| North Richmond | Richmond Lowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,358 | 55 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,952 | 60 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,326 | 63 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, North Richmond or Richmond Lowlands?
Richmond Lowlands has the higher transport score (North Richmond 43/100 vs Richmond Lowlands 46/100).
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