Richardson
ACT 2905 • Australian Capital Territory
About Richardson
Richardson is a residential suburb in Canberra's Tuggeranong district, located approximately 21 kilometres south of the city centre in the Australian Capital Territory. Established in 1981, the suburb covers 2.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 609 metres, and had a population of 3,058 at the 2021 census with a median age of 36. Streets are themed after writers, particularly female authors, honouring the suburb's namesake — novelist Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson (pen name Henry Handel Richardson). Residents are predominantly Australian-born, with English, Indian, and New Zealand-born communities also represented.
Richardson is a well-established family suburb with a strong sense of community, featuring Richardson Primary School, a local oval, and a small local shopping centre on May Gibbs Close. The historic Tuggeranong Homestead heritage site, accessible from Johnson Drive, adds cultural significance to the area. Nearby Tuggeranong Town Centre provides a full range of retail, dining, and services within a short drive. The suburb is bounded by Johnson Drive, Ashley Drive, and Isabella Drive, and is serviced by multiple ACTION bus routes connecting to Tuggeranong Town Centre and Erindale Centre.
Richardson falls under postcode 2905 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brindabella electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 74,75,76 — Tuggeranong Town Centre / Erindale Centre 10–15 min
- 78 — Tuggeranong Town Centre via Isabella Plains and Bonython 15–20 min
Commute to Canberra City (Civic)
🛣️ Canberra does not have a commuter rail network. Rapid bus routes via Tuggeranong Pkwy provide the fastest public transport option.
Walkable to local centre, primary school, and parks within the suburb. Limited walkability to major retail — car or bus needed for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hurtle Avenue
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Casey Crescent
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Downard Street
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120 Casey Crescent
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Hambidge Crescent
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Hambidge Crescent
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Gilmore Crescent
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Heagney Crescent
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Ellerston Avenue
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Ellerston Avenue
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May Gibbs Close
Housing 2021 Census
134 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 84
- 2. India 71
- 3. New Zealand 38
- 4. Philippines 33
- 5. Iraq 30
- 6. China 23
- 7. Nepal 23
- 8. Vietnam 22
- 9. South Africa 15
- 10. Germany 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)