Richmond

City in Tasmania, Australia

Overview

Richmond is a charming historic town in Tasmania known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, scenic countryside, and Australia's oldest bridge. The town blends rural tranquility with fascinating heritage, making it a popular spot for daytrippers and longer stays.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
3,474
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.74°, 147.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,468
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
619 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
13 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.