Richmond, NSW 2753
Penrith City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2753
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Median house price
$950,000
+8.0% over the past year.
Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Richmond at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 5,418
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2753), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Richmond
Houses change hands at $950,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (76 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 64% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $190,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2753)
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What to know about Richmond
Richmond (2753) sits in the Penrith region of NSW. The median house here is $950,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Richmond has roughly 5,418 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Richmond scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 743 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 40/100
- Bike
- 25/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Richmond's population at 5,418, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 56%
- Lone person
- 41%
- Owner occupied
- 51%
- Renter occupied
- 44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.72% (median rent $680/wk against a $950,000 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.72%
- On the $950,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 7.57%
- On the $343,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +8.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
295 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 743 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Richmond
- What is the median house price in Richmond?
- The median house price in Richmond, NSW 2753 is $950,000 (median of 76 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +8.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Richmond?
- A useful starting point is the Richmond median house price of $950,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Richmond a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Richmond is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2753), June 2026) against the median house price of $950,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Richmond is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Richmond postcode?
- Richmond is in the 2753 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Richmond?
- Richmond is a suburb in the Penrith City Council area, NSW 2753.
- What is the average rent in Richmond?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Richmond?
- There are 20 schools serving Richmond on this page, including Richmond High School, Richmond Public School, Hobartville Public School.
- How walkable is Richmond?
- Richmond has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Richmond?
- Richmond is close to Richmond Lowlands, Agnes Banks, Hobartville, Clarendon, North Richmond.
- What is the population of Richmond?
- The population of Richmond is approximately 5,418 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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