West Richmond
Median house prices in West Richmond jumped 34.6% in a single year, from $817,500 to $1,100,000 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026, a pace well above state and national norms. The suburb sits in the 47.1st income percentile nationally, making that price growth structurally significant: owner-occupiers here are stretching further than the median Australian household. The area is overwhelmingly detached houses at 81%, relatively compact at 0.38 km2, and younger than average at a median age of 37, three years below the national figure. A high-crime signal and 104 incidents per 1,000 residents round out the picture of a suburb in transition.
Population
1,087
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,506/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
At $1,100,000 the median house price is now at premium territory, despite household incomes sitting at the 47.1st percentile nationally, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.9%. That ratio is below the 30% stress threshold, but only because a significant share of buyers carry lower debt loads, reflected in 23.7% owning outright. The 34.6% price surge over one year is unusually steep compared to typical annual growth. Stock is heavily detached houses at 81%, with semi-detached at 17.3% and apartments at just 1.7%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.3%, followed by two-bedroom at 27.9%, so the supply profile suits families rather than downsizers or investors seeking studio or one-bedroom options.
For Buyers
At $1,100,000 the median house price is now at premium territory, despite household incomes sitting at the 47.1st percentile nationally, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.9%. That ratio is below the 30% stress threshold, but only because a significant share of buyers carry lower debt loads, reflected in 23.7% owning outright. The 34.6% price surge over one year is unusually steep compared to typical annual growth. Stock is heavily detached houses at 81%, with semi-detached at 17.3% and apartments at just 1.7%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.3%, followed by two-bedroom at 27.9%, so the supply profile suits families rather than downsizers or investors seeking studio or one-bedroom options.
For Investors
With 33.6% of residents renting and weekly rent at $320, the yield calculation works out to a gross return of roughly 1.5% on the $1,100,000 median, low by SA standards. A vacancy rate of 6.7% adds risk, sitting above the typical 3% benchmark that signals balanced rental demand. On the positive side, the 34.6% price gain over the past year signals strong capital growth momentum. Development activity in the past 12 months reached 8 applications, a moderate pace for a 0.38 km2 suburb, including two new detached dwellings and ancillary accommodation. The high-crime identity signal and elevated vacancy rate are factors investors should price in carefully before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
78
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-44.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3.0 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger resident profile. Overseas-born residents account for 36.9% of the population, which is 15.3 percentage points above the national average, reflecting strong migrant settlement in the area. English ancestry leads at 252 residents, followed by Indian (106), Greek (85) and Italian (83). University qualifications reach 38.6%, which is 8.5 points above national, indicating a more educated workforce than the income percentile alone would suggest. Punjabi and Greek are the most common non-English languages, with Arabic and Hindi also present, consistent with the Indian and broader South Asian and Mediterranean ancestry composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.0%
Houses
17.3%
Townhouse
1.7%
Apartment
Tenure
The price history shows two data points: $817,500 in 1Q 2025 rising to $1,100,000 in 1Q 2026, a 34.6% increase over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,625, moderate in absolute terms but elevated relative to the suburb's household income at the 47.1st percentile nationally. Tenure splits into 42.8% carrying a mortgage, 33.6% renting and 23.7% owning outright. The outright ownership share is relatively low compared to older, wealthier suburbs, consistent with the younger median age of 37. Three-bedroom dwellings make up 55.3% of stock and four-plus bedrooms 13.9%, so the suburb caters primarily to families. Apartments account for just 1.7%, with semi-detached at 17.3%, making detached houses the near-universal housing type.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$724
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
30
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.8%
Couples, no children
859
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 22.8% of the employed workforce, which is substantially higher than most suburbs and likely reflects proximity to health facilities in the broader inner-Adelaide corridor. Public administration follows at 11.3%, then construction at 7.4%, and hospitality and education each at 6.9%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 113 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service at 85 and Clerical/Admin at 74. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average, and participation is 61.9% with 298 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment accounts for 62.7% of those employed, a reasonable rate, but the 6.2% unemployment rate tempers the income picture against national benchmarks.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
31.1%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
528
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.6%
Postgraduate
9.6%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
415
Transport to Work
Transport in West Richmond leans heavily on cars: 81.9% of residents drive, compared to the national average, while just 6.7% use public transport and 4.8% walk or cycle. The crime rate of 104 incidents per 1,000 residents is flagged as high relative to the broader Adelaide context and is a material consideration for liveability. On the positive side, the rent-to-income ratio of 21.2% and mortgage-to-income of 24.9% both sit below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby schools in adjacent suburbs. The volunteering rate of 10.2% and 7.3% needing daily assistance round out a picture of moderate community engagement within a compact, inner-suburban location.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
6.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
113
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
104.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How West Richmond compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Richmond a good suburb to live in?
West Richmond has real positives: a compact 0.38 km2 inner-Adelaide location, 38.6% university qualification rate (8.5 points above national), and manageable housing costs with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.9%. The main drawback is a crime rate of 104 incidents per 1,000 residents, flagged as high. Families should also note no schools are recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in West Richmond?
The median house price reached $1,100,000 in 1Q 2026, up from $817,500 in 1Q 2025, a 34.6% jump in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,625. Weekly rent is $320. The suburb's household income sits at the 47.1st percentile nationally, so buyers are stretching significantly relative to local earnings.
What schools are in West Richmond?
No schools are recorded within the West Richmond suburb boundary (postcode 5033) in this dataset. Families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs in the inner-Adelaide area. Despite this, 38.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 8.5 percentage points above the national average.
Is West Richmond safe?
West Richmond records a crime rate of 104 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is flagged as high relative to the broader Adelaide metropolitan context. With a total of 113 recorded incidents against a population of 1,087, residents and buyers should factor this into their decision-making and review the latest SA Police data for specific crime categories.
Is West Richmond good for property investment?
The 34.6% price growth from $817,500 to $1,100,000 over one year is a strong capital growth signal. However, weekly rent of $320 against the $1,100,000 median implies a gross yield of around 1.5%, which is low. The 6.7% vacancy rate is above the typical 3% balanced-market threshold. Investment suits those prioritising capital growth over yield.
How is West Richmond's population changing?
West Richmond has a population of 1,087 across just 0.38 km2, giving a density of 2,857 per km2. The suburb is younger than average, with a median age of 37 compared to the national median of 40. About 36.9% of residents were born overseas, which is 15.3 percentage points above national, indicating ongoing migrant settlement as a growth driver.
What languages are spoken in West Richmond?
With 36.9% of residents born overseas, West Richmond is 15.3 percentage points above the national overseas-born average. The most common non-English languages are Punjabi (36 speakers), Greek (35), Hindi (16) and Arabic (15), reflecting the Indian, Greek and Italian ancestry groups that collectively make up a substantial share of the 1,087 residents.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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