Richards at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Richards.
The postcode for Richards is 2765 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Richards (2765) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
Richards has roughly 37 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Richards scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richards's population at 37, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 52
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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
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Government School Catchment
Melonba High School
Melonba Public School
Northbourne Public School
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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 Richards postcode?
- Richards is in the 2765 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Richards?
- Richards is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2765. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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 Grantham Farm, Berkshire Park, Melonba, Angus, Gables.
- What is the population of Richards?
- The population of Richards is approximately 37 (2021 Census). 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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