6 min drive to Sherwood + 5 min transfer + 47 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
50 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1450/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
87%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mount Richon
Full-time 28.6%Part-time 15.6%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 53.6%
Dwelling Types
Mount Richon
House 77.0%Semi-detached 0.8%Flat/Unit 2.7%Other 19.4%
Commute Mode
Mount Richon
Car 84.0%Transit 4.4%Bicycle 1.0%Walk 1.5%WFH 9.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.0%
England
15.4%
New Zealand
3.0%
South Africa
1.9%
India
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
93.0%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Richon
Is Mount Richon safe?
Mount Richon has a safety score of 68/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brookdale (WA) (20/100), Armadale (WA) (7/100), Mount Nasura (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Richon?
Median weekly rent in Mount Richon is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brookdale (WA) ($650/wk), Armadale (WA) ($600/wk), Mount Nasura ($630/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mount Richon from Perth CBD?
Mount Richon is 41 minutes by car, or 69 minutes by public transport, or 58 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Richon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Richon is $868K, up 16.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $310K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brookdale (WA) ($680K), Armadale (WA) ($650K), Mount Nasura ($865K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-richon
Mount Richon is a quiet, established hills suburb on Perth's southeast fringe, best known for its generously sized blocks and peaceful bush setting. It attracts buyers priced out of closer suburbs who want space and a nature-adjacent lifestyle: the hills backdrop, native wildlife, and proximity to Armadale's shops and train station are recurring drawcards. Bushfire risk and some crime concerns are the main trade-offs. Buyers can expect a median price of $868k and rent of $650/week, 15% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 41-minute drive away (69 min by transit), and most residents drive (69%). The area scores 68/100 for safety, comfortably 16 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
With a median age of 50, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,450/week.