Cambridge vs Richmond, TAS Suburb Comparison

Cambridge for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CambridgeRichmond

Overall score

Cambridge

48.1/100

Richmond

39.2/100

Crime rate

Cambridge

55.5 / 1k

Richmond

55.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cambridge

58

Richmond

10

Population

Cambridge

1,454

Richmond

1,583

Metric leadCambridge 6Richmond 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryCambridgeRichmond
Overall score48.1/10039.2/100
Housing (desirability)60.1/10051.9/100
Crime rate55.5 / 1k55.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves14
Public transport stops209
Walkability32.0/10013.5/100
Nearby amenities5810
Green cover3.2%12.1%
Population1,4541,583
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/107/10

Comparison summary

Cambridge reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Richmond is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.

Cambridge pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Richmond is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community. Cambridge generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Richmond leans toward more sought-after housing.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cambridge, while Richmond remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

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