Richmond North at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
31.5k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Richmond North.
The postcode for Richmond North is 3121 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Richmond North (3121) sits in the Yarra region of Victoria.
Richmond North 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 North 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richmond North'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
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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 North.
Local schools for Richmond North
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Government School Catchment
Richmond West Primary School
Abbotsford Primary School
Collingwood English Language 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 North.
- What is the Richmond North postcode?
- Richmond North is in the 3121 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- Where is Richmond North?
- Richmond North 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 North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Richmond North?
- There are 20 schools serving Richmond North on this page, including Richmond West Primary School, Abbotsford Primary School, Collingwood English Language School.
- How walkable is Richmond North?
- Richmond North has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Richmond North?
- Richmond North is close to Abbotsford, Collingwood, Collingwood North, East Melbourne, Richmond South.
- What is the population of Richmond North?
- The population of Richmond North 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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