Pelaw Main vs Richmond Vale
The verdict
Pelaw Main is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $2.52M in Richmond Vale. Pelaw Main rates higher for transport (23 vs 0). Richmond Vale rates higher for education (39 vs 27). Richmond Vale is closer to the coast (24.8 km vs 27.6 km).
Scores
Pelaw MainRichmond Vale
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 19 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 39 |
| Liveability | 42 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,080 | 95 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,174 | $3,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 91.9% | 96.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Pelaw Main High Growth · Richmond Vale High Growth
Property
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $762K | $2.52M |
| Median unit price | $525K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 833 | 1,053 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 278 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,444 | 45,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Pelaw Main · Richmond Vale
Transport
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.9 km | 14.6 km |
Liveability
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.6 km | 24.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 115.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Pelaw Main | Richmond Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,080 | 95 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,213 | 103 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,601 | 128 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Pelaw Main or Richmond Vale?
Pelaw Main is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $2.52M.
Which has better public transport, Pelaw Main or Richmond Vale?
Pelaw Main has the higher transport score (Pelaw Main 23/100 vs Richmond Vale 0/100).
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