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Richmond, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Richmond is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,418. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Richmond
Richmond is a historic and country feel town in northwest Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. Richmond is in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury and is part of the Sydney metropolitan area. It is located 19 metres above sea level on the alluvial Hawkesbury River flats, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. It is about 62 km by road from the Sydney CBD, 22 km from Penrith, 25 km from Blacktown, 39 km from Parramatta, 78 km from Lithgow and 7 km from Windsor. Richmond is now part of the Sydney urban area, with access to various amenities including Supermarkets, Cafe, Railway, Shopping Mall, Schools, TAFE and University.
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| Population | 5,418 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.5996°, 150.7514° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.0 inches (788 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,147 |
| Median Age | 43.0 years |
About Richmond
Richmond is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,418. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Richmond vs Australia Average
Income: Richmond vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,147 |
| 67% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,147 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $484 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 515 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $211,200 |
| 25% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,056 |
| 9% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 53.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,167 |
Property Tax
Climate in Richmond
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.5996°N, 150.7514°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Richmond
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond School of the Arts | — | — | — | — |
| Richmond High School | — | — | — | — |
| Richmond Public School | — | — | — | — |
| St Monica's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Richmond
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky News Australia Radio | conservative, discussion | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Triple J | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Triple J (QLD) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Indian link radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC RN | culture, history | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| CADA (AAC+) | urban | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CADA (MP3) | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| C-Dance | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| C91.3 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Pulse 89.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bondi Radio (MP3) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Cuts Radio | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eastside Radio 89.7FM | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) | community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Blue Mountains | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Richmond
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Australia Inn Museum | ||||
| Blacktown Arts Centre | ||||
| Butterfly Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall Museum | ||||
| Hawkesbury Regional Museum | ||||
| House Down Under | ||||
| Howe House | ||||
| Kurrajong Radio Museum | ||||
| Museum of Fire | ||||
| Museum of Printing | ||||
| Museums Discovery Centre | ||||
| Nepean Naval Museum | ||||
| Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||||
| Old Government House | ||||
| Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894 | ||||
| Riverstone Museum | ||||
| Rouse Hill Estate | ||||
| Rouse Hill House | ||||
| Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Richmond
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baulkham Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Constitution Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennis Johnson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emu Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Graham Swain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystanes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Phillips Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lalor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Max Webber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merrylands Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Druitt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Clair Branch Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Marys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vinegar Hill Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wentworthville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windsor Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Richmond
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square | |||||
| Minchinbury Fruit Market |
Restaurants in Richmond
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Richmond
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Richmond
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Richmond
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Richmond
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Richmond
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Richmond
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Richmond
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Richmond
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Richmond
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Richmond
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brewer |
Stadiums & Teams in Richmond
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Richmond
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | — | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Richmond
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Richmond Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Richmond
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| grevillea cottages mount druitt | ||
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| Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine | ||
| Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic | ||
| Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Richmond
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Richmond Anglican | |
| St Monica's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Richmond?
Richmond has a population of 5,418 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Richmond expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,147, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,200 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.
How is the job market in Richmond?
Richmond has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $484. There are 515 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Richmond?
The median home value in Richmond is $211,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. The homeownership rate is 53.9%.