Richmond
NSW 2753 · Hawkesbury
5,418 (2021) → 5,924 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Hawkesbury local government area (est. 67,684 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Richmond is a moderate growth suburb in Hawkesbury, NSW 2753, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $973K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 38km inland. Richmond has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.4%), India (2.47%), Nepal (1.61%), New Zealand (1.14%), Philippines (0.68%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.4%), Punjabi (1.35%), Macedon (1.33%), Mandarin (0.63%), German (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Richmond Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
- Richmond High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Bourke Street, RichmondPrimary · Independent
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Windsor Street, RichmondPrimary · Independent
- Centre of Excellence in Agricultural EducationSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hobartville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 967
- Richmond North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 972
- Windsor South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 869
- Bede Polding CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1009
- Londonderry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 958
- Bligh Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 933
- Chisholm Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1006
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1019
- Windsor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 941
- Colo High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1007
- Hawkesbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 947
- Freemans Reach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 966
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond
Is Richmond safe?
Richmond has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,967 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Richmond?
In Richmond, the median house price is $973K and the median unit price is $682K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Richmond from Sydney CBD?
Richmond is about 51.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 110 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Richmond?
Richmond has a transport score of 85/100, including 2 train stations and 33 bus stops.