Richmond vs Risdon Vale
Richmond scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Risdon Vale (988) sits above Richmond (977).
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Richmond and Risdon Vale side by side
| Measure | Richmond | Risdon Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $460,000 |
| Median unit | – | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $289/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | – | 3,171 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 556 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.4°C | 22.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Risdon Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 977).
Richmond vs Risdon Vale: common questions
Does Richmond or Risdon Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Risdon Vale scores 988 vs 977 in Richmond. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Richmond or Risdon Vale?
Richmond scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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