- Est. Median Value
- $681K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Richmond
Is Richmond a good place to live?
Richmond is home to roughly 4,776 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Richmond has 62 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $681K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Richmond has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Richmond is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety42
- Amenities100
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space68
- Community10
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $681K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +18.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Richmond
Schools in zone for Richmond
Children living in Richmond have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Richmond. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Richmond that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 0.3 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 2.2 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Selwyn House School
Full Primary · roll 288 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
St Margaret's College
Composite · roll 866 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Specialist School · roll 141 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 705 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite · roll 221 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 3.7 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 229 · 3.7 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1302 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite · roll 280 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 485 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 4.6 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1434 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Richmond
Things to do(25)
Firefighters Reserve
Woodham Park
Cambridge Reserve
Richmond Village Green
Beverley Park
North Linwood Community Park
Avon Corridor 4
Moa Reserve
Richmond Park
St Albans Park
Avon Corridor 1
Avon Corridor 3
Petrie Park
Hereford Playground
Avon Park
Avon Corridor 6
Avon Corridor 2
Chesterfields
Avon River Precinct
Doris Lusk Corner
Dance Tech
Central City Karate
Shirley Tennis Club
Christchurch Martial Arts Supplies
Avebury Park
Parks & green spaces(21)
Firefighters Reserve
Woodham Park
Cambridge Reserve
Richmond Village Green
Beverley Park
North Linwood Community Park
Avon Corridor 4
Moa Reserve
Richmond Park
St Albans Park
Avon Corridor 1
Avon Corridor 3
Petrie Park
Hereford Playground
Avon Park
Avon Corridor 6
Avon Corridor 2
Chesterfields
Avon River Precinct
Doris Lusk Corner
Avebury Park
Healthcare(10)
Shirley Medical Centre
24 Hour Surgery
24 Hour Surgery
Woodham Road Pharmacy
Pegasus Primary Mental Health Services
Hamersley Pharmacy
Unichem
Cashel Health Centre
Linwood Village Pharmacy
North Avon Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Richmond
Places to eat & drink(43)
Pizza Hut
The Bealey ale and steak house
Boteco
Little Poms
Victoria's Kitchen
Sushi Fresh
The Donut Boutique
Kai Means Food
Iceburgg
The Great India
Long Tail Thai Food
Bridie's Bar & Bistro
The Bombay Brasserie
Samurai Sushi
Bahn Thai
Sections Cafe
Daily Latte and Tea Room
Two Thumb on Manchester
Sushi & Donburi Bar
Noodle Union
Royal Tandoor
Indian Paradise
Beat Street
Peaches Cafe
Imperial Indian
Red Orchid
Edgardo's Grill
Manila Grill
Sun Ning Takeaways
It's Indi
Richmond Working Men's Club
Burger Station Riccarton
Coffee Culture Lyttelton
Richmond Club, The Borough
The Critic Sports Bar
Pan de Maria
Richmond Seafoods
The Sideline Sports Bar
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway
Mexigrill
Pepperoni
Bahn Thai Restaurant
On A Roll Bakery
Tradies & Services in Richmond
Tradies & services(12)
A Place of Learning
Akiva
Alpha Auto & Tyres
Alpha Preschool
Christchurch Property Inspections
D&M Solutions
Jim's Fencing
Little Beans Preschool
Om Auto Services
Reaction Homes Limited
Retain.Co
Top Tier Plumbing Solutions
Shops in Richmond
Shops(9)
Bin Inn
New World Stanmore
Pinoy Asian Mart Richmond Branch
Richmond Discount Furniture
Saheli Ethnic Indian Wear and Beauty Salon
Stanmart Bathroomware
The Bottle-O
Wai Shoes
Worthington Contracting Ltd.
Beauty & Fitness in Richmond
Beauty & fitness(17)
Beauty Assets
Central City Karate
Christchurch Martial Arts Supplies
Chrystal O'Brien Make-up Artist
Dance Tech
Glam Up Barbers & Salon
Golden Studios
Graphic Addiction
Lashes On Petrie
Permanink Beauty
Philippine Cuts Barbershop
Ruby Rose Beauty Therapy
Sarah Elyse Aesthetics
Shirley Tennis Club
Tanned By Shan
The Chopping Block
ZoZo's Hair
Professional Services in Richmond
Professional services(2)
Clients First Financial
Fairground Accounting
Richmond Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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