City of Armadale
Mount Richon
Mount Richon at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
2,067
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Mount Richon.
Mount Richon (6112) sits in the Armadale region of Western Australia.
Mount Richon has roughly 2,067 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Richon scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Richon's population at 2,067, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,067
Median age
50
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
2,067
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Armadale, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,668
total offences in 2025-26 across the Armadale LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Richon.
Local schools for Mount Richon
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Government School Catchment
Armadale Senior High School
Armadale Education Support Centre
Armadale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Richon.
- What is the Mount Richon postcode?
- Mount Richon is in the 6112 postcode, in WA, in the City of Armadale region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Richon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Mount Richon?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Richon on this page, including Armadale Senior High School, Armadale Education Support Centre, Pioneer Village School.
- How walkable is Mount Richon?
- Mount Richon has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Richon?
- Mount Richon is close to Armadale, Brookdale, Mount Nasura, Wungong, Bedfordale.
- What is the population of Mount Richon?
- Mount Richon has approximately 2,067 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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