RICHMOND里士满

House Median
Local$1,435,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$566,300
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate13,461
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local7.3%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local2
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

RICHMOND Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

RICHMOND median house price is $1.44M, with +45% growth over 10 years, 32% above Melbourne median, unit median $566K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,435,000
House Growth
+45%2014-2024
Unit Price
$566,300
Unit Growth
+6%2014-2024
3BR House
$1,000/wk
2BR House
$750/wk
3BR Unit
$1,000/wk
2BR Unit
$700/wk

RICHMOND Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 13,461 per 100k residents, 98% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 13,461 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
3,848
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

RICHMOND Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 28,587, 7.3% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

28,587
Total Population
6,452
/km² Density
7.3%
Chinese %
Above Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
9,351 people
32.7%
2
Aust
7,132 people
24.9%
3
Irish
4,060 people
14.2%
4
Scottish
3,045 people
10.7%
5
Chinese
2,086 people
7.3%

Transport

3.4 km
To CBD
11 min
Drive to CBD
16 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Alamein lineBelgrave lineCranbourne lineFrankston lineStony Point lineGlen Waverley lineLilydale linePakenham lineSandringham line

RICHMOND Overview

RICHMOND is situated in Inner Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 28,587 residents within the suburb, creating a population density of 6452 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.4M, representing a significant 45% increase over the past 10 years, while median unit prices sit at $0.6M, having risen 6% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight strong local schooling options, including the well-performing public school Melbourne Girls College, which ranks #11 among public schools, and the prestigious nearby private institution Ruyton Girls' School, ranked #3 among private schools.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 13461 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.98 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating a slightly above average crime rate for the area.

Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 7.30% of the population (approximately 2,086 people), a figure that aligns closely with the Victorian average.

Transport: Richmond enjoys excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 3.4km from the CBD with an 11-minute drive time. The suburb benefits from exceptional public transport access through its train station, which services multiple lines including the alamein line|belgrave line|cranbourne line|frankston line|stony point line|glen waverley line|lilydale line|pakenham line|sandringham line line.

RICHMOND FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, RICHMOND has a median house price of $1.4M, up 45% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.6M, up 6% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.