ACT · 2905

Richardson

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Richardson, ACT 2905.

Richardson, ACT 2905

About Richardson

Welcome to Richardson

Richardson is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia, district of Tuggeranong. It was gazetted on 5 May 1975. Streets are named after writers, especially female writers. It is next to the suburbs of Calwell, Isabella Plains, Gowrie and Chisholm. It is bounded by Johnson Drive, Ashley Drive and Isabella Drive. This suburb is named after the novelist Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson (1870–1946) who wrote under the pen name Henry Handel Richardson.

Market snapshot

Richardson property market

Median price ranks #2,080 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 45%

Median sale price

$825k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$650

per week

Gross rental yield

4.1%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$689k

Median

$825k

Premium

$926k

Days on market

28

Auction clearance

81%

Sold this year

33

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +2.0% / yr over 4 yrs

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Richardson, ACT 2905.

Population

3,058

residents (2021)

Median age

36

years

Household income

$2,043

median, per week

Median rent

$391

per week

Median mortgage

$2,000

per month

Mortgage / income

23%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Richardson

Government school catchment

Richardson Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Richardson

$830k

19 Vidal Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.06m

72 Beattie Crescent

house5 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$545k

2 Kennewell Place

house1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Richardson

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Price map around Richardson

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Common questions

Richardson suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Richardson?

The median house price in Richardson, ACT is $825k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 10.0%.

How much is rent in Richardson?

The median weekly rent in Richardson is around $650 per week.

Is Richardson a good place to live?

Richardson is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia, district of Tuggeranong. Richardson is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,058 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Richardson?

Richardson has a population of 3,058 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.

What schools are in Richardson?

There is 1 school in or near Richardson, including Richardson Primary School.

How long do homes take to sell in Richardson?

Properties in Richardson take around 28 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 81%.

How much do you need to buy in Richardson?

Entry-level properties in Richardson start around $689k, while premium homes reach $926k.

What suburbs are near Richardson?

Suburbs near Richardson include Calwell, Chisholm, Gowrie, Monash and Isabella Plains.