Richmond, VIC 3121 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Richmond is an inner suburb 3 km east of Melbourne CBD in the City of Yarra, known for its commercial strips along Swan Street, Bridge Road and Victoria Street, and proximity to the MCG. It has a young population with median age 34 and mix of professionals and families. Housing comprises terrace houses, converted warehouses and apartments alongside some public housing.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 28,587
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,245 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,356 /week
- Median family income
- $3,096 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Yarra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Melbourne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $875 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,292
- Median house price
- $1,373,000
- Rent share of household income
- 39%
Schools
- Richmond West Primary School
- Richmond High School
Transport
- Richmond Station (Lilydale, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and other lines)
- Route 75 tram (Swan Street)
- Route 78 tram (Bridge Road)
Lifestyle & amenities
Inner-city suburb with young professionals and families, featuring Vietnamese precinct on Victoria Street, historic warehouses and workers' cottages, and shopping/entertainment strips. Key landmarks include the MCG, Punt Road Oval, Epworth Hospital and Corner Hotel.
- 77 cafés
- 97 restaurants
- 74 pubs and bars
- 108 parks and reserves
- 27 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 54 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 3.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 38.9% of the 20,682 resolvable premises in Richmond. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 38.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 25.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,574 across postcode 3121 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 3,833 property offences, 675 violent offences, 325 public order offences.
- Wider Yarra LGA: 15,436 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richmond?
Richmond (VIC 3121) had 28,587 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Yarra local government area.
What is the median rent in Richmond?
The median advertised rent in Richmond is $875/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Richmond?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Richmond. Nearest include: Richmond West Primary School, Richmond High School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Richmond?
Richmond is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (38.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Richmond?
Across postcode 3121, 5,574 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (3,833), violent (675), public order (325). 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 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (3.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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