Richmond, NSW 2753 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Richmond is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2753, home to 5,418 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Penrith local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,418
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,353 /week
- Median personal income
- $744 /week
- Median family income
- $1,816 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,844
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Richmond High School
- Hobartville Public School
- Richmond Public School
- Richmond Agricultural Centre
- Richmond North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 36 bus stops
- East Market St Before Lennox St
- East Market St After Lennox St
- Richmond High School Bus Bay, Lennox St
- Richmond Marketplace, March St
- Richmond Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 59.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.1% of the 3,566 resolvable premises in Richmond. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 855 across postcode 2753 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 234 violent offences, 214 theft, 125 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richmond?
Richmond (NSW 2753) had 5,418 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Richmond?
The median advertised rent in Richmond is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Richmond?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Richmond covering government sectors. Nearest include: Richmond High School (0.3 km), Hobartville Public School (0.7 km), Richmond Public School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Richmond?
Richmond is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Richmond?
Across postcode 2753, 855 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (234), theft (214), property damage (125). 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 Richmond?
In Richmond, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (59.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Richmond?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Richmond centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops, 2 train 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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