Richmond
VIC 3121 • Greater Melbourne
About Richmond
Richmond is Melbourne's most iconic inner suburb, a vibrant precinct of nearly 29,000 residents in the City of Yarra, just 4 kilometres from the CBD. Multiple train lines serve Richmond station, making it one of Melbourne's best-connected areas. The suburb seamlessly blends its working-class heritage—narrow Victorian streets and historic factories—with contemporary apartment towers and world-class dining along Swan Street and Bridge Road.
Victoria Street's Little Saigon is Melbourne's Vietnamese heartland, offering authentic phở and bánh mì that draw crowds citywide. Swan Street has transformed into a dining and nightlife destination, while Bridge Road retains discount outlet shopping character. Richmond attracts young professionals, creatives, and foodies who want inner-city living with genuine character and unmatched dining diversity. It's Melbourne at its most authentic and accessible.
Richmond falls under postcode 3121 and is governed by Yarra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles188-196 Swan Street Richmond 3121 VIC
Schools
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6 Prince Patrick Street
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8 Gleadell Street
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Yarra Boulevard
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Richmond High School ICSEA 9876 Gleadell Street
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Mary Street
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25 Lennox Street
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20 Darlington Parade
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57-59 Davison Street
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Davison Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 1,220
- 2. England 1,067
- 3. New Zealand 818
- 4. Greece 482
- 5. China 472
- 6. India 316
- 7. United States 286
- 8. Malaysia 264
- 9. Ireland 213
- 10. Philippines 191
- 11. South Africa 156
- 12. Italy 145
- 13. Scotland 141
- 14. Hong Kong 116
- 15. Sri Lanka 116
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)