Richmond Vale vs Stanford Merthyr
The verdict
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $2.52M in Richmond Vale. Richmond Vale rates higher for education (39 vs 24). Stanford Merthyr rates higher for transport (32 vs 0). Richmond Vale is closer to the coast (24.8 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 32 |
| Education | 39 | 24 |
| Liveability | 22 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95 | 575 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,124 | $1,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 96.8% | 92.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Richmond Vale High Growth · Stanford Merthyr High Growth
Property
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.52M | $652K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,053 | 522 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 45,263 | 6,435 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Richmond Vale · Stanford Merthyr
Transport
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.6 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.8 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.3 km | 119.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Richmond Vale | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 95 | 575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 103 | 646 |
| Projected 2041 | 128 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Richmond Vale or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $2.52M.
Which has better public transport, Richmond Vale or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher transport score (Richmond Vale 0/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 32/100).
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