Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cremorne vs Richmond.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,187,500 and $1,435,000. Cremorne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cremorne (median $1,187,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Richmond ($1,435,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cremorne (1112) sits above Richmond (1091).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cremorne is the lower entry point at $1,187,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Richmond offers the higher gross rental yield (3.59% vs 1.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Cremorne edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1091).

Common questionsCremorne vs Richmond

Common questions

Is Cremorne or Richmond cheaper to buy in?

Cremorne has the lower median house price at $1,187,500, roughly 17% below Richmond ($1,435,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Cremorne or Richmond have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cremorne scores 1112 vs 1091 in Richmond. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cremorne or Richmond?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Richmond vs 1.97% in Cremorne. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Cremorne
Metric
Richmond

Price & Market

$1,187,500
Median house
$1,435,000
$670,000
Median unit
$566,300
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$990/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
70
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
31,534
Population
31,534
34
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1112
Avg ICSEA
1091

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).