Richardson at a glance
Median house
$805,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,058
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Richardson.
The postcode for Richardson is 2905 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Richardson is $805,000.
Richardson (2905) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT. The median house here is $805,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Richardson has roughly 3,058 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Richardson scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richardson's population at 3,058, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,058
Median age
36
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $805,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Richardson on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$805,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$805,000
$316,800
3,058
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.78% (median rent $430/wk against a $805,000 price tag). Units yield 6.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.78%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.42%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
184
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Richardson.
Local schools for Richardson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Richardson Primary School
Calwell Primary School
Calwell High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Richardson.
- What is the median house price in Richardson?
- The median house price in Richardson, ACT 2905 is $805,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Richardson postcode?
- Richardson is in the 2905 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Richardson?
- Richardson is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2905. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Richardson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Richardson?
- There are 20 schools serving Richardson on this page, including Richardson Primary School, Calwell Primary School, Calwell High School.
- How walkable is Richardson?
- Richardson has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Richardson?
- Richardson is close to Calwell, Chisholm, Isabella Plains, Monash, Theodore.
- What is the population of Richardson?
- The population of Richardson is approximately 3,058 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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