Richmond has the highest population growth for adults in their 20's, while the highest population decline for adults in their 30's. With Richmond's amenities its known for its younger demographic.
With Richmond's central location, there isn't much this suburb can't offer. Many young people love living in Richmond for it's close connectivity to the city for work, while they have an abundance of choice to enjoy a great social life.
Richmond has plenty of culture. It has some incredible heritage homes, Victorian terraces and timber cottages, warehouse conversions and townhouse developments. In modern times there have been a high level of Apartments built.
Richmond has a variety of schools to cater the large population.
The original Richmond High School opened its doors in 1967. The new Richmond High School opened in 2018. It is the view of the school and the community that this is the reopening of the school.
In the late 1980’s, it was decided that three local primary schools – Brighton Street, Burnley, and Cremorne Street – would combine. The three schools then became known as the one Richmond Primary School.
Melbourne Girls' College is an all-girl public school located on Yarra Boulevard. It has one campus on the banks of the Yarra River which caters for girls from years 7 to 12, and has an enrolment of nearly 1,500.
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