Richmond, TAS 7025 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Richmond is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7025, home to 1,583 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 19 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population1,583
Median age51
Area90.2 km²
To CBD19 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
1,583
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,496 /week
Median personal income
$762 /week
Median family income
$1,834 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Richmond Primary School Primary · Government
  • Campania District School Combined · Government
  • Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) Preschool · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Richmond Bus Station, Franklin St bus · 104 m
  • Richmond, Napoleon St before Charles St bus · 261 m
  • Richmond, St Johns Catholic School, Wellington St bus · 272 m
  • Richmond War Memorial Oval, Victoria St bus · 524 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 19.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 60.7% of the 856 resolvable premises in Richmond. 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: 6.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 60.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 32.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Clarence — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Richmond?

Richmond (TAS 7025) had 1,583 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Richmond?

The median advertised rent in Richmond is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Richmond?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Richmond covering government sectors. Nearest include: Richmond Primary School (0.4 km), Campania District School (7.8 km), Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) (9.6 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 Node (60.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Richmond?

Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). 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 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (19.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Richmond?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Richmond centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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