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Richmond 2753 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Richmond (2753)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Hawkesbury suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Richmond?

Can I afford Richmond?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Richmond? Based on the suburb median of $880,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,344/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
74.1%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$704,000 loan
20% deposit ($176,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 74% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Richmond74.1%
Sydney median income48.4%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Richmond?

Rental market in Richmond

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$460per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $370 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Jun 23: $410 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Dec 23: $425 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $450 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $450 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $445 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 25: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Sep 25: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Bligh Park2756
…
11.3 km away
Marsden Park2765
…
13.1 km away
Winmalee2777
…
15.2 km away
Kingswood2747
…
16.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Richmond Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Richmond

47
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Richmond station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
11.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
21.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Richmond station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Richmond change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2753

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2753. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Richmond change?

Investor activity in Richmond

2753 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

Three steps to move from research to action.

1
Get pre-approved

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2
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3
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Also in Hawkesbury

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hawkesbury postcodes, or explore the full Hawkesbury suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2753?
Richmond is the primary suburb with postcode 2753 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Richmond is the main locality.
Which local government area is Richmond in?
Richmond (2753) is located in the Hawkesbury local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Richmond?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Richmond (2753) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Richmond flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Richmond. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Richmond?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Richmond (2753), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Richmond (2753) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Richmond (2753). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Richmond changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Richmond (2753) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Richmond in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Richmond 2753: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hawkesbury suburb index to compare nearby options.