Overall score
Hawthorn
69.2/100
Richmond
70.2/100
Hawthorn vs Richmond, VIC suburb comparison
Hawthorn for schools; Richmond for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HawthornRichmond
Crime rate
Hawthorn
80.1 / 1k
Richmond
151.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hawthorn
1,088
Richmond
1,352
Population
Hawthorn
22,322
Richmond
28,587
Metric leadHawthorn 4Richmond 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Hawthorn | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.2/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.5/100 | 18.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.1 / 1k | 151.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 148 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,088 | 1,352 |
| Planning activity | 405 | 664 |
| Population | 22,322 | 28,587 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hawthorn is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Richmond is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hawthorn pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Richmond is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Hawthorn the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Richmond.