City of Armadale

Mount Richon

WA6112

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,067

Median age: 50

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Common Assault (Family)1,182 (9.3%)
Stealing From Retail Premises (Shoplift)1,179 (9.3%)
Damage839 (6.6%)
Stealing From Motor Vehicle (Contents or Parts)836 (6.6%)
Stealing From Other Premises or Place693 (5.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

26

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Richon.

Local schools for Mount Richon

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Government School Catchment

Armadale Senior High School

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Armadale Education Support Centre

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Armadale Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

777 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.1°C

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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.

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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