- Est. Median Value
- $549K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Richmond
Is Richmond a good place to live?
Richmond is home to roughly 2,754 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Richmond has 26 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 $549K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Richmond has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°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
- Safety81
- Amenities78
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $549K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/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
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.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
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).
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 0.8 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 1.0 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 1.5 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.7 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 2.2 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Explore Richmond
Things to do(13)
Tuataras
He Waka Tuia Art + Museum
Queens Park
Gala Street Reserve
Otepuni Gardens
Town Belt
Surrey Park
Turnbull Thomson Park
Waverley Park
Rugby Park
Henry Edginton Rose Gardens
Jessie Calder Garden (Informal)
Stumpery
Parks & green spaces(11)
Queens Park
Gala Street Reserve
Otepuni Gardens
Town Belt
Surrey Park
Turnbull Thomson Park
Waverley Park
Rugby Park
Henry Edginton Rose Gardens
Jessie Calder Garden (Informal)
Stumpery
Healthcare(1)
Awanui Labs
Eat & Drink in Richmond
Places to eat & drink(6)
The Batch Cafe
The Batch
Invercargill Working Men's Club Inc Restaurant and Bar
Curry Gurru The Malabar Kitchen
Curry Guru Tweed
TJ's Kitchen
Shops in Richmond
Shops(1)
East End Liquor
Beauty & Fitness in Richmond
Beauty & fitness(5)
Forget Me Not beauty therapy
Haven Salon
K Lashes
Relax & Renew Wellness
Vibes Hair & Beauty
Richmond Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
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