Richmond at a glance
Median house
$1,345,000
Median unit
$260,640
Weekly rent
$620
Houses · units $485
Gross yield
2.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,474
Median age 36
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,345,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (10 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $260,640, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $269,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Richmond.
Median house price
$1,345,000
Median unit price $260,640.
Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$1,345,000
$260,640
3,474
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Richmond.
Richmond's median house price is $1,345,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5033 (SA), City of West Torrens, part of Greater Adelaide.
Richmond (5033) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,345,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Richmond has roughly 3,474 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Richmond scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richmond's population at 3,474, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,474
Median age
36
Family households
58%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.40% (median rent $620/wk against a $1,345,000 price tag). Units yield 9.68% 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.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.40%
Based on $1,345,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.68%
Based on $260,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
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.
180
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Richmond.
Local schools for Richmond
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowandilla Primary School
Richmond Primary School
Torrensville Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Richmond.
- What is the median house price in Richmond?
- The median house price in Richmond, SA 5033 is $1,345,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $260,640.
- How much is my house worth in Richmond?
- A useful starting point is the Richmond median house price of $1,345,000 (units $260,640). 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 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $620 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,345,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Richmond: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. 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 5033 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Richmond?
- Richmond is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5033. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Richmond?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $485.
- What schools are in Richmond?
- There are 20 schools serving Richmond on this page, including Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, Cowandilla Primary School, Richmond Primary School.
- How walkable is Richmond?
- Richmond has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Richmond?
- Richmond is close to Marleston, West Richmond, Mile End South, Cowandilla.
- What is the population of Richmond?
- The population of Richmond is approximately 3,474 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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