Richardson

ACT 2905 · Tuggeranong

Well-planned Canberra suburb with schools, parks & cycling paths.

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Overall Livability
6.6 /10
Good
$680k
Median House
$391/wk
Weekly Rent
3,058
Population
+4.6%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Richardson, ACT

2905

The postcode for Richardson is 2905. Richardson is a suburb in Tuggeranong, ACT, Australia, with a population of 3,058 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 2905

About Richardson

Well-planned Canberra suburb with schools, parks & cycling paths.

Richardson is a well-planned Canberra suburb offering quality schools, parks, cycling paths and convenient access to employment and shopping.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Affordability
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Students · Singles · Professionals · Families with Kids

Livability

How Richardson scores across the categories that matter most.

6.6 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
7.7
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
8.0
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$680k
Median House
$408k
Median Unit
$391/wk
Median Rent
+4.6%
1 Year Growth
+28.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Richardson

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
25 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 3,058
Median Age 36 years
Families 77.6%
Owner Occupiers 73.3%
Renters 25.7%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
8

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Richardson

1 nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Richardson?

Richardson is in postcode 2905, in ACT, Australia.

Where is Richardson?

Richardson is a suburb in ACT, within the Tuggeranong local government area, Australia.

Is Richardson a good place to live?

Richardson has an overall livability score of 6.6 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.