Overall score
Plympton
58.5/100
Richmond
43.0/100
Plympton for value; Richmond for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Plympton
58.5/100
Richmond
43.0/100
Crime rate
Plympton
58.9 / 1k
Richmond
42.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Plympton
139
Richmond
111
Population
Plympton
5,459
Richmond
3,474
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.
Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Richmond is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Plympton is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Richmond answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Plympton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Richmond for families.