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Mount Richon, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Mount Richon is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,909. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,909 Population 2,246/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$23,863 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,863 median income, 4.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Mount Richon

Mount Richon

Mount Richon is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the City of Armadale. Formerly part of Armadale and Wungong, Mount Richon was approved as a suburb in 2003. It occupies the western slope of the Darling Range from the intersection of Albany and South Western Highways south to Leys Rise, is bounded on the west by South-Western Highway and is bounded on the east by Albany Highway and Bungendore Park. Mount Richon is named after a vineyard that formerly existed in the area.

People

Population1,909
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density2,246/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,863
Per Capita$23,863
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

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Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units764

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population1,909
Population Density2,246 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates-32.1735°, 116.0214°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,863
Median Age50.0 years

About Mount Richon

Mount Richon is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,909. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Mount Richon has a population of 1,909 with a density of 2,246 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,909
Total Population
2,246
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Richon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Richon is $23,863, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $459, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Mount Richon vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,863
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,863
Avg Weekly Wage$459

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Richon is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 89.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 764 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.5%
Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units764

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Richon

Mount Richon has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 796 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.4° 16.5
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.7° 19.1
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.6° 20.4
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 25.8° 38.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 22° 95.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 149.4
Jul 12.5°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.1° 159.2
Aug 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.8° 126.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.2° / 20.1° 89.7
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.1° 43.9
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 12.8° / 26.6° 28.7
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15° / 29.3° 9.1
Mount Richon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,246/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1735°N, 116.0214°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 107 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 141 km
Jan 24, 2022 29 km NE of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 149 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 136 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 113 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 123 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 112 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 123 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 149 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 125 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 134 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 122 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 60 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 120 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 87 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 114 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 109 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 102 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 6.6 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Mount Richon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Mount Richon

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Mount Richon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Kalamunda History Village
Machinery Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Post Office Museum
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Stirk Cottage
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Whittnish Cottage
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Mount Richon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mount Richon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Gosnells Railway Markets
Kalamunda Artisan Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Stock Road Market
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Gas Stations in Mount Richon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Express
United

Breweries in Mount Richon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Richon

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Mount Richon

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dale River Airport-Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Northam Airport-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mount Richon

45 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Richon

What is the population of Mount Richon?

Mount Richon has a population of 1,909 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,246 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Richon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,863, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Richon?

Mount Richon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Richon?

Mount Richon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $459. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Richon?

The median home value in Mount Richon is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.

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