Richmond
Richmond Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Richmond Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Richmond Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Richmond Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Melbourne High School
Methodist Ladies' College
Melbourne Girls Grammar
Ruyton Girls' School
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Bialik College
Suburbs Near RICHMOND
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📍 About Richmond
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.