- Est. Median Value
- $514K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $248/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 4.0°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Richmond
Is Richmond a good place to live?
Richmond is home to roughly 150 people across 15.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Richmond has 1 school 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 $514K, and weekly rent typically sits around $248.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.0°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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $514K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $248/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Richmond?
- Children living in Richmond are in zone for Papakaio School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Richmond?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Richmond?
- The postcode for Richmond is 9493.
- What is the population of Richmond?
- Richmond has 150 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Richmond?
- The estimated median property value in Richmond is $514K. Median weekly rent is $248/week.
- Where is Richmond?
- Richmond is in Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Richmond a good place to live?
- Richmond scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Richmond
Schools in zone for Richmond
Children living in Richmond have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Papakaio School
Full Primary · roll 123 · 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.
Shops in Richmond
Shops(1)
Michael Hill
Richmond Weather
Current conditions: 4.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.49 | 12.31 | 1.38 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.38 | 11.77 | 2.48 | 10.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.5 | 10.41 | 2.26 | 9.01 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.73 | 8 | 1.79 | 7.9 |
| 🍂 May | 13.38 | 5.67 | 1.07 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.72 | 3.52 | 1.55 | 5.53 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.13 | 3.22 | 3.42 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.03 | 3.07 | 1.27 | 7.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.32 | 5.28 | 2.46 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.54 | 6.15 | 3.42 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.76 | 8.87 | 2.43 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.01 | 11.34 | 2.64 | 10.31 |
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