West Richmond SA

Postcode 5033 · West Torrens LGA

West Richmond is a small community in South Australia within the West Torrens local government area (postcode 5033). With a population of 1,087, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $78K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Indian.

The median house price in West Richmond is $886,000, having surged 11.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $445. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the West Torrens LGA is higher than average at 10,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, West Richmond offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($886K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 11.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +11.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$886K/$950K Near Median
Affordability11.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+11.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$886K
11.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
1,087
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,506
Personal Income /wk$724
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (West Torrens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,396
Total Incidents113
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025-Q4