Moving to Richmond (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Richmond in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 28,587 (ABS Census 2021)
Richmond at a Glance
| Need | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Cafes | 58 |
| Schools | 13 |
| Parks | 37 |
| Medical | 14 |
| Supermarkets | 9 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Richmond
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Richmond has 14 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mr William Edwards | — | — |
| Church Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| Richmond Neurology | — | — |
| Epworth Richmond Emergency Department | 62 Erin Street, Richmond | — |
| Mr John Cunningham | 32 Erin Street, Richmond | +61 3 9428 9411 |
| Epworth Richmond Hospital | 89 Bridge Road | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 150 Swan Street
- IGA — 516 Bridge Road
- Tân Hung Asian Grocery
- Richmond Grocery Store
- Frederick’s Local Grocery — 237 Bridge Road, Richmond
- Wing Chong Asian Supermarket — 283 Victoria Street
- Green Square IGA plus Liquor
- IGA Local Grocer Cremorne — 160 Cremorne Street
- Minh Phat Asian Supermarket — 2-8 Nicholson Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Richmond has 68 restaurants and 58 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Victoria Lounge — 68 Victoria Street, Richmond
- Cafe 117 — 117 Swan Street, Richmond
- Quint Cafe — 323 Victoria Street
- Hektor Woodleys — 663 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Richmond.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Richmond has 37 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Darling Square
- Barkly Gardens
- Burnley Park
- Citizens Park
- Allan Bain Reserve
- Golden Square Bicentennial Park
If You Have Kids
Richmond has 13 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Melbourne High School | 1 Forrest Hill |
| Yarra Primary School | 130-160 Buckingham Street |
| Trinity Primary School | 57 Davison Street |
| Richmond West Primary School | 25 Lennox Street |
| Richmond Primary School | 85 Brighton Street |
Cost of Living in Richmond
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Richmond?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Richmond
- Best Cafes in Richmond
- Best Bars in Richmond
- Cost of Living in Richmond
- Richmond Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Richmond
- Is Richmond Safe?
- Richmond Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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