Richardson, ACT 2905 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Richardson is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2905, home to 3,058 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 14 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,058
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,043 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,012 /week
- Median family income
- $2,327 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bean
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $391 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Richardson Primary
- Calwell Primary
- Calwell High
- St Francis of Assisi Primary
- Caroline Chisholm School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Calwell Park And Ride Johnson Dr
- Johnson Dr Opp Calwell Park And Ride
- Calwell Primary School
- Calwell High School
- St Francis Of Assisi Primary School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 27 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 15.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 88.4% of the 1,209 resolvable premises in Richardson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 7.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 88.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 179 across Richardson in the year to Q4 2025 (up 41% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 91 other offences, 34 violent offences, 24 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richardson?
Richardson (ACT 2905) had 3,058 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Richardson?
The median advertised rent in Richardson is $391/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Richardson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Richardson covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Richardson Primary (0.4 km), Calwell Primary (0.8 km), Calwell High (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Richardson?
Richardson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (88.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Richardson?
Across the surrounding area, 179 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (91), violent (34), property damage (24). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Richardson?
In Richardson, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (15.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Richardson?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Richardson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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