Penrith City Council
Richards
Richards at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$446,400
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Richards.
Richards is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
$620,000
Sales data pending
$446,400
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
37
Median age: 52
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.53%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading2.45%
Based on $446,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
37
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Richards.
Local schools for Richards
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melonba High School
Melonba Public School
Northbourne Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Richards.
- What is the median house price in Richards?
- The median house price in Richards, NSW 2765 is $620,000. The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Richards postcode?
- Richards is in the 2765 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Richards?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Richards?
- There are 20 schools serving Richards on this page, including Melonba High School, Melonba Public School, Northbourne Public School.
- How walkable is Richards?
- Richards has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Richards?
- Richards is close to Angus, Berkshire Park, Gables, Grantham Farm, Melonba.
- What is the population of Richards?
- Richards has approximately 37 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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