Is Bligh Park or Richmond more expensive?

Bligh Park has the higher median house price ($925K) compared with $880K in Richmond.

Which is better for renters — Bligh Park or Richmond?

Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Bligh Park and $590/wk in Richmond, making Richmond the more affordable rental market.

Is Bligh Park or Richmond at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Bligh Park vs Richmond?

Bligh Park has 15 schools in the postcode, and Richmond has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bligh Park vs Richmond: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Richmond is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Bligh Park has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Hawkesbury

Bligh Park

2756

Hawkesbury

Richmond

2753

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bligh Park (2756) and Richmond (2753) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bligh Park	Richmond
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	C-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	95.7%	89.9%▲
FAMILYFamily Bligh Park leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	5/10▲	4/10
Schools in postcode	15▲	6
FINANCEFinance Bligh Park leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$925K	$880K
Median unit price	$763K	$605K
Median weekly rent	$650/wk	$590/wk
Annual price growth	+5.7%▲	-7.4%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	D+(-1)	D+▲(-1)
Walkability percentile	10▲	8

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Bligh Park if...

Bligh Park leads on Family, Finance
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Lifestyle.

Choose Richmond if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Lifestyle.

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Common questions

Is Bligh Park or Richmond more expensive?: Bligh Park has the higher median house price ($925K) compared with $880K in Richmond.
Which is better for renters — Bligh Park or Richmond?: Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Bligh Park and $590/wk in Richmond, making Richmond the more affordable rental market.
Is Bligh Park or Richmond at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bligh Park vs Richmond?: Bligh Park has 15 schools in the postcode, and Richmond has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Bligh Park 2756 →Richmond 2753 →