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VIC · Glenelg Council

Mount Richmond, 3305

Population

42

Median age

45

Median income

$1,958/wk

Employed

83.9%

Current weather

10.2°COvercast

78% humidity · 11.8 km/h wind · 11.8° / 9.5° today · 1.2 mm rain

Updated

  • National parks
  • Green suburb
What Mount Richmond is known for: National parks, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Mount Richmond sits up in the Glenelg hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Schools and education options in the area make family routines easier to manage.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Living here

Population

Population
42
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,958
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 17
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
83.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Community & culture

12.2% speak a language other than English at home; 12.5% born overseas

Language at home
36 English only · 5 other
Non-English at home
12.2%
Born overseas
5 (12.5%)
Australian citizens
36

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3
Against the person
0
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.4
State safety percentile
62.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-70%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,070
  • Bindjiroo Yaluk Community SchoolSecondary
  • Ignatius Learning CentreSecondary
  • Melbourne Girls CollegeSecondary
  • Melbourne Indigenous Transition SchoolSpecial
  • Richmond High SchoolSecondary
  • Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Trinity Catholic SchoolPrimary
  • Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hedditch Hill Scenic ReserveNature reserve
  • Johnstones Creek Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Kentbruck H14 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Kentbruck H50 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Kentbruck Heath Reference AreaNature reserve
  • Mouzie Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Mouzie Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Portland Dune Buggy ClubPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Weather

Typical conditions by season (seasonal averages). Based on the nearest Open-Meteo grid cell (~22 km).

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
22° / 12°
Rainfall
103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Sunshine
~90 clear days · 2,539 h total

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 10°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Sunshine
~92 clear days · 1,299 h total

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 7°
Rainfall
325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Sunshine
~92 clear days · 841 h total

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
17° / 9°
Rainfall
210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Sunshine
~91 clear days · 1,942 h total

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Open-Meteo weather — Open-Meteo · Period: current; seasonal; today · Updated on site · Today's forecast twice daily; seasonal normals from 1991–2020 archive

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

665 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of emergency exit gate on boundary fence
    450 BURNLEY ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of drainage & sewerage easement
    29 CAMERON ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    4 QUEEN ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to planning permit PLN17/0187 to allow for changes to the approved development. This amendment application is being re-advertised due to amendments to the previously advertised plans including: o Extend length of first floor southern wall by an additional 160mm to accommodate brick veneer finish to rear wall. o Increased length of outbuilding southern boundary wall by 500mm; o Re-use of existing windows to first floor eastern wall of addition (screening not provided); o Modified extern
    235 COPPIN ST RICHMOND 3121In progress
  • Two lot subdivision
    19 FARMER ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    REAR RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • S72 amendment to alter/reduce overlooking screening. Original permit allows: Part demolition, development of the land to construct a roof deck and pergola to the existing dwelling
    18 ALFRED ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART: Install an air condenser unit and a solar energy system attached to a dwelling (retrospective).
    38 ROTHERWOOD ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction and display of one (1) business identification sign
    47 RICHMOND TCE RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
    22 WESTBANK TCE RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0700 to allow for the sale and consumption of liquor within the restaurant/bar associated with the hotel (licensed hours between 7am-1am, with a maximum of 150 patrons). The display of business identification signs including internally illuminated signage.
    203-205 BRIDGE RD RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART: Construction and display of advertising signs; and external painting to the ground floor façade of a building.
    127 CHURCH ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    11 ALBERT ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Additional demolition, alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of a fence and construction of a deck and roller door to the rear of the dwelling.
    7 BOWEN ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment for use as a medical centre and associated car parking reduction
    73 ERIN ST RICHMOND 3121Withdrawn
  • Section 72 amendment to the endorsed plans and permit conditions, including: ¿ Increase in the overall building height (existing height maintained but plans amended to reflect the on-site conditions which are incorrectly shown on endorsed plans); ¿ Internally add a third level within the existing building (existing condition with no increase in height) with dwelling to occupy first and second floors; ¿ Update demolition plans to accurately show existing conditions and structures to be demolished
    142 BRIDGE RD RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a restricted recreation facility (fitness training studio)
    123-125 SWAN ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a ground and first floor extension
    100 BENDIGO ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition for the construction of a ground floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    139 HODDLE ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, and construction of a ground and first floor extension with basement to the existing dwelling.
    69 ROWENA PDE RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a first floor addition to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    218 COPPIN ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three triple-storey dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme.
    66 COPPIN ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment
    153 BRIDGE RD RICHMOND 3121Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to an existing dwelling.
    6/408-422 VICTORIA ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations to existing building for installation of support structure
    41-43 STEWART ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling for the construction of a double-storey extension.
    67 MARY ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of part of the land as a Food and Drink Premises (Bar) including live music, the sale (on and off premises) and consumption of liquor, buildings and works, a reduction in the car parking and visitor bicycle parking requirements, display of signage (including internally illuminated signage, business identification signage, panel signage, floodlit signage and above-verandah signage).
    148 MURPHY ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment
    278 VICTORIA ST RICHMOND 3121No permit required
  • Liquor licence
    423 CHURCH ST RICHMOND 3121Lapsed
  • Partial demolition, alterations & extensions to dwelling
    15 KIMBER ST RICHMOND 3121Lapsed
  • Construction of a triple storey dwelling
    41 LITTLE BUCKINGHAM ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as Industry (Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility).
    558-562 SWAN ST RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART: Demolition of outbuildings to a dwelling
    247 COPPIN ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to planning permit PLN14/0539 to allow for an extension of hours for sale and consumption of liquor associated with the existing restaurant to 1am (the following day) seven days a week (currently ceases at 11pm all days).
    GROUND FLOOR RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a pergola
    11 KENNEDY ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & works
    364 CHURCH ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling, a single-storey outbuilding (garage) and front fence
    4 LORD PL RICHMOND 3121NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for Group Accommodation (for student accommodation) with no more than 20 residents.
    364 CHURCH ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Partial demolition and alterations to a front and side fence, including widening an existing vehicle crossover
    34 GOODWOOD ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    1/337 HIGHETT ST RICHMOND 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime2
  • Hedditch Hill Scenic Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Johnstones Creek Flora Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Kentbruck H14 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Kentbruck H50 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Kentbruck Heath Reference Areagovernmentnature_reserve
  • Mouzie Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Mouzie Natural Features Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Portland Dune Buggy Clubgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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