- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $282/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 10.0°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Richmond Downs
Is Richmond Downs a good place to live?
Richmond Downs is home to roughly 1,284 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond Downs scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Richmond Downs has 2 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $282.
Lifestyle: Richmond Downs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Richmond Downs 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
- Safety58
- Amenities10
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space57
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $282/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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 Downs
Schools in zone for Richmond Downs
Children living in Richmond Downs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Matamata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 398 · decile 5
Walton School
Contributing · roll 119 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Richmond Downs. 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.
Explore Richmond Downs
Things to do(1)
Walton Boxing Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Richmond Downs
Tradies & services(2)
Cabinetry By West
Mower & Chainsaw Specialists 2025
Shops in Richmond Downs
Shops(1)
Timberlee Nurseries
Beauty & Fitness in Richmond Downs
Beauty & fitness(1)
Walton Boxing Club
Richmond Downs Weather
Current conditions: 10.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.14 | 15.54 | 6.41 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.99 | 14.39 | 5.04 | 10.05 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.38 | 10.92 | 2.62 | 9.86 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.06 | 11.22 | 2.96 | 8.28 |
| 🍂 May | 16.14 | 8.4 | 4.55 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.74 | 7.38 | 3.52 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.63 | 5.49 | 3.43 | 7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.83 | 4.66 | 3.15 | 7.97 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.05 | 7.84 | 3.75 | 9.2 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.67 | 8.96 | 3.57 | 10.08 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.35 | 10.88 | 3.18 | 10.51 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.37 | 13.95 | 5.06 | 10.54 |
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