Richmond Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Richmond Vale.
The postcode for Richmond Vale is 2323 (NSW).
Richmond Vale (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Richmond Vale has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Richmond Vale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Richmond Vale's population at 95, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Richmond Vale.
Local schools for Richmond Vale
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Government School Catchment
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Pelaw Main Public School
Mulbring Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Richmond Vale.
- What is the Richmond Vale postcode?
- Richmond Vale is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Richmond Vale?
- Richmond Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Richmond Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Richmond Vale?
- There are 14 schools serving Richmond Vale on this page, including Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Pelaw Main Public School, Mulbring Public School.
- How walkable is Richmond Vale?
- Richmond Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Richmond Vale?
- Richmond Vale is close to Buchanan, Buttai, Seahampton, Mulbring, Stanford Merthyr.
- What is the population of Richmond Vale?
- The population of Richmond Vale is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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