Median house price
$1.32M
+16% change
SA · West Torrens Council
Richmond, 5033
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,745
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,383/wk
Employment rate
64.8%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,325,000
Languages at home
37.8%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In West Torrens Council, Richmond is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in schools and education, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Richmond snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $630 · Units $408
Population (ERP)
3,745
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#63
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
59th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
75th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 43.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 48% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3253rd in Australia
- State rank
- 337th in SA
- Peer rank
- #63 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #246 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,745(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 79th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +45
- Change in 5 years
- +208
- Growth rank in SA
- 79th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,900), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 925 / 318 / 226
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 158
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 129
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 65
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental28
- Other Theft19
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Motor Vehicle17
- Theft From Shop18
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,067
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 75th
School list
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 341 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 362 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1054 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 252 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 75 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St George CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1046 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual 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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
111 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 16/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.29
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.15
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.29
Food & drink(4)
- UniqueBakery
- Karma and CrowCafe
249-251 Richmond Road
- SubwayFast food
- Westies Bar & BistroPub
Community(1)
- Tenison Woods Catholic SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Premiership ParkPark
- Premiership ParkPlayground
- Richmond OvalSports centre
- Richmond OvalSports field
Transport(9)
9 bus stops
Other(11)
- Artwork
- Bench
- Drinking water (2)
- Tip Top Dry Cleaners RichmondDry Cleaning
- Fitness Station
- Kiosk (2)
- Nature Reserve
- Parking (81)
- Richmond Oval car parkParking
- LibertyPetrol station
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lift Cancer Care (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 107
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 34 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding51 BICKFORD ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Residential flat building comprising 4 dwellings1 KINNAIRD AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25040192: 'Community Title Land Division for non-residential purposes (2 into 4)' - to reduce the number of community title allotments to two (2).9 -11 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
July 2026
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of carport to the side and dwelling addition/alterations to the rear of existing dwelling5 LANE ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Two (2) into three (3) Torrens title land division58 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033;60 LUCAS ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- 2 into 8 Community Title Land Division13 HOLDER AV RICHMOND SA 5033;18 -20 KINGSTON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- One (1) two-storey detached dwelling, residential flat building containing two (2) two storey dwellings, retaining walls and fencing exceeding a combined height of 2.1 metres and removal of one (1) regulated tree69 KINGSTON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling, and a single storey detached dwelling in a battleaxe arrangement with associated driveway and landscaping; and removal of Regulated tree (Washingtonia robusta)10 CRAIG ST RICHMOND SA 5033Under Assessment
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 5033Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling19 KITSON AV RICHMOND SA 5033Decision Made
- 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 5033Decision Made
April 2026
- Alterations to existing grandstand and Mayor's room, construction of change rooms and the removal of 3 Regulated Trees11 -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
- Outbuilding28 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, rear studio and fencing11 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· 12 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
10 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Weaver Av12 Feb 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Cudmore Tce12 Feb 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Cudmore Tce09 Jul 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionRichmond Road, Weaver Av09 Jul 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Sarah St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Bond St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Holder Av01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Kinnaird Av01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksRichmond Road, Moss Av01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Vms TrailerMarion Road, Lucas St18 Jul 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
28 heritage places
- Dwelling45 Milner Road RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling21 Albert Street RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling37 MILNER Road RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling35 MILNER Road RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling24 & 26 DAVENPORT Terrace RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling20 & 22 DAVENPORT Terrace RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling16 & 18 DAVENPORT Terrace RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling1 & 3 MARTIN Avenue RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling12 & 14 DAVENPORT Terrace RICHMONDContributory item
- Dwelling8 & 10 DAVENPORT Terrace RICHMONDContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 23.2%Labor 76.8%
7.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Cowandilla (Adelaide)Labor 77.9% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- KeswickLabor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Mile EndLabor 78.3% · Coalition 21.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- TorrensvilleLabor 79.5% · Coalition 20.5% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Plympton (Adelaide)Labor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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