Richmond
VIC 3121 · Yarra
28,587 (2021) → 30,572 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Richmond is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3121, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Richmond has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3121 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (4.27%), England (3.73%), New Zealand (2.86%), Greece (1.69%), China (1.65%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (5.45%), Greek (3.42%), Mandarin (2.34%), Cantonese (1.34%), Spanish (1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
- Melbourne Girls CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
- Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1134
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- Trinity Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1065
- Richmond High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
- Melbourne Indigenous Transition SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 761
- Richmond High School-Gleadell Street CampusSecondary · Government
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School-Richmond CampusSecondary · Government
- St Kevin's College - WaterfordCombined · Catholic
- Melbourne Indigenous Transition School - MITS Year 8 CampusSecondary · Independent
- Ignatius Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1143
- Hawthorn West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1165
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Centre for Higher Education StudiesSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1079
- Melbourne High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1195
- Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic · 1.9km
- KamarukaCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1094
- Melbourne Girls GrammarCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1181
- Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1140
- Kamaruka - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Rossbourne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1100
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond
Is Richmond safe?
Richmond has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 12,842 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Richmond?
In Richmond, the .
How far is Richmond from Melbourne CBD?
Richmond is about 3.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Richmond?
Richmond has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 7 bus stops.