West Richmond at a glance
Median house
$1,100,000
Median unit
$260,640
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,087
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about West Richmond.
The postcode for West Richmond is 5033 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in West Richmond is $1,100,000.
West Richmond (5033) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,100,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
West Richmond has roughly 1,087 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
West Richmond scores 20/100 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 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Richmond's population at 1,087, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,087
Median age
37
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,100,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $260,640, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $260,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$505/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,100,000
$260,640
1,087
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.65% (median rent $560/wk against a $1,100,000 price tag). Units yield 10.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% 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 · July 20262.65%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.08%
Based on $260,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
71
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Richmond.
Local schools for West Richmond
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowandilla Primary School
Brooklyn Park Primary School
Richmond 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 West Richmond.
- What is the median house price in West Richmond?
- The median house price in West Richmond, SA 5033 is $1,100,000. The median unit price is $260,640.
- What is the West Richmond postcode?
- West Richmond is in the 5033 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is West Richmond?
- West 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 West Richmond?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $505.
- What schools are in West Richmond?
- There are 20 schools serving West Richmond on this page, including Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, Cowandilla Primary School, St John Bosco School.
- How walkable is West Richmond?
- West Richmond has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Richmond?
- West Richmond is close to Netley, Richmond, Export Park, Cowandilla, Brooklyn Park.
- What is the population of West Richmond?
- The population of West Richmond is approximately 1,087 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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