Richmond flood & bushfire risk
Of Richmond’s 1,113 mapped properties, 8.1% are in a mapped flood area and 50.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Richmond’s flood exposure is above the TAS average of 3.2%, and bushfire exposure is above the TAS average of 35.4%.
Where the hazards are in Richmond
Flood and bushfire areas across Richmond. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Richmond
Richmond sits in the Tasmania police jurisdiction, which recorded 21,019 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 21,019 total. Figures are for the whole Tasmania police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Richmond
Richmond is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: Rural Living
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Agriculture
School catchments in Richmond
Richmond can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Richmond
At the 2021 Census, 13.4% of Richmond’s 1,583 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Richmond
Clarence council approved 275 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Clarence council area (not just Richmond). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 16 Woodies Place, Richmond TAS 7025
- 25 Bathurst Street, Richmond TAS 7025
- 14 Bilney Street, Richmond TAS 7025
- 49 Wellington Street, Richmond TAS 7025
- 1524 Grasstree Hill Road, Richmond TAS 7025
- 7 Middle Tea Tree Road, Richmond TAS 7025
- 191 Kathleen Drive, Richmond TAS 7025
- 28D Bridge Street, Richmond TAS 7025
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.