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
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 1148
- Melbourne Girls CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
- Richmond High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
- Trinity Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1066
- Lynall Hall Community SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
- Ignatius Learning CentreSecondary · CatholicICSEA 983
- Melbourne Indigenous Transition SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 745
- Melbourne Indigenous Transition School - MITS Year 8 CampusSecondary · Independent
- Richmond High School-Gleadell Street CampusSecondary · Government
- Lynall Hall Community School-Richmond CampusSecondary · Government
- St Kevin's College - WaterfordCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1124
- 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 1095
- Melbourne High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1170
- Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic · 1.9km
- KamarukaCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1080
- Melbourne Girls GrammarCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1181
- Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1111
- Kamaruka - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Rossbourne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1123
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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)
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
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 1041 (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.