Thinking about buying your first home in Richmond (2753)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Richmond is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Richmond a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Richmond (2753) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Richmond suits buyers who prioritise space and greenery over urban convenience, and who can absorb a house price around $880,000 without stretching too far. The selective school at Richmond High is a genuine draw for families with older children, and the six public schools post a mean ICSEA of 1006, which is solid for a regional centre. If you work locally or can tolerate a long commute west of the city, the land size and park access are real.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 8th percentile across Sydney, and the amenity data makes that concrete: zero supermarkets, zero cafes, and zero medical services within 1.6 kilometres. You are car-dependent by design here. The SEIFA decile of 3 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic disadvantage in the area. The house median has also fallen 7.4 per cent in the past year, so buyers expecting stability in the short term should think carefully.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level for any property you inspect. With 89.9 per cent of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, BAL ratings will directly affect insurance costs and building material requirements. - Check the exact scope of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme partial concession at the $880,000 house median, as the data does not specify the threshold detail. - Verify flood overlay status independently. Richmond sits in the Hawkesbury floodplain and flood risk is not captured in this data block but is a known local issue.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Richmond?
BOCSAR · RICHMOND 2753
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K9,96712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+24%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hawkesbury
Within LGA: Hawkesbury
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT60%199 reports
ASSAULT24%78 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%52 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED37%
NON-DOMESTIC63%
Across 75 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Richmond
30
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:04 AEST
Richmond station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 27 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
