SA · West Torrens Council
Richmond (SA), SA, 5033
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#221 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Richmond (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the West Torrens area, home to around 3,474 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 158 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $408, houses $630), median house prices near $1,325,000 (up 16% recently), 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 9 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,474
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,383
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 126 of 1,619
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 318 / 226
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $408
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,325,000
- Median price change
- +16.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 158
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 129
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 65
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental28
- Other Theft19
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Motor Vehicle17
- Theft From Shop18
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,084
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1084
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 3A Richmond Rd - North side
- Stop 4 Richmond Rd - North side
- Stop 5 Richmond Rd - North side
- Stop 8E Marion Rd - East side
- Stop 8F Marion Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
9 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Weaver Av12 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Cudmore Tce12 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksRichmond Road, Grove Av22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksRichmond Road, Rebecca Lane22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksJames Congdon Drive, South Rd01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksJames Congdon Drive, South Rd17 May 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Sarah St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Moss Av01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMarion Road, Lucas St18 Jul 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
276 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Front fence31 BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25033356: change dwellings on lot 1 & lot 6 to detached dwellings58 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033;60 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed10 REDIN ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Carport35 BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033;35A BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling19 KITSON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling19 KITSON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding and a verandah34 SHIERLAW ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Variation to the existing Application 25010864: 'Construction of four (4) warehouses with associated ancillary offices, boundary fencing, and car parking and landscaping.' - modifications to combine tenancies 1 - 3, introduce a bulky goods outlet component and display an additional five (5) first-party advertisements9 -11 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
April 2026
- Addition of a new change room facilities to the southern side of the existing grandstand and Mayor's room. Development will also include internal refurbishments to the existing buildings and facilities.11 -13 KINGSTON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions, verandah and deck9 CRAIG ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Removal of significant (Callistemon viminalis) tree on council verge.64 SHIERLAW ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Verandah forward of Unit 1UNIT 1 35 BROOKER TCE RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Community division - one allotment (1) into two (2) allotment69 BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of three (3) two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement, boundary fencing and retaining walls and associated landscaping15 SHAW AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Two verandahs29 SHIERLAW ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Outbuilding at the rear of dwelling28 LANE ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Seven (7) group dwellings, boundary fencing and retaining walls, and associated common areas and landscaping52 MILNER RD RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use from shop to store and extension to store155 MARION RD RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Installation of Stratco patio34 CRAIG ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and rear studio11 HAYNES AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Removal of a significant palm tree24 KINNAIRD AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree (Acacia sp.)155 MARION RD RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) regulated (Pyrus calleryana) tree8 REDIN ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
January 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing16 ELMS AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Timber Flat VerandahUNIT 3 63 KINGSTON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division for non-residential purposes (2 into 4)9 -11 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
2025· 43 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah12 SANDERS ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Eight (8) warehouses, signage, associated car parking, fences and retaining walls, landscaping and removal of regulated street tree13 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033;18 -20 KINGSTON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Verandah70 LANE ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Carport37 BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 4 24 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah and deck to rear of dwelling4 MARGARET ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Advertisement Signage143 MARION RD RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree12 KITSON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Removal of a regulated tree (Norfolk Island Pine)9 CRAIG ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
October 2025
- Six (6) group dwellings, boundary fencing and retaining walls and removal of five (5) regulated trees58 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033;60 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Removal of a significant Agonis flexuosa (Willow myrtle) tree77 CRAIG ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated fence29 BROOKER TCE RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Land division to form two (2) allotments in battle axe configuration53 SHIERLAW ST RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) single-storey detached dwellings, including associated fencing and retaining walls, with one dwelling on a battle-axe lot53 SHIERLAW ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
2024· 59 proposals
59 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- UniqueBakery
- Bench
- Stop 2 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 2A South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 3 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 3A Richmond Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 4 Richmond Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Richmond Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Richmond Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 8E Marion Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
28 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 33.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #221 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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