Richmond East at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
31.5k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Richmond East.
The postcode for Richmond East is 3121 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Richmond East (3121) sits in the Yarra region of Victoria.
Richmond East has roughly 31,534 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Richmond East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richmond East's population at 31,534, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
31,534
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,534
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Richmond East.
Local schools for Richmond East
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Government School Catchment
Richmond Primary School
Centre for Higher Education Studies
Richmond High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Richmond East.
- What is the Richmond East postcode?
- Richmond East is in the 3121 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- Where is Richmond East?
- Richmond East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3121. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Yarra region.
- What is the average rent in Richmond East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Richmond East?
- There are 20 schools serving Richmond East on this page, including Richmond Primary School, Ignatius Learning Centre, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School.
- How walkable is Richmond East?
- Richmond East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Richmond East?
- Richmond East is close to Richmond South, Richmond, Cremorne, Burnley, South Yarra.
- What is the population of Richmond East?
- The population of Richmond East is approximately 31,534 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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