Overall score
Cambridge
48.1/100
Richmond
39.2/100
Cambridge for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cambridge | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 9 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 10 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Population | 1,454 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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.