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Abbotsford vs Richmond

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Abbotsford scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

AbbotsfordRichmond
Active4844
Safety1314
Wealth6874
Value7066
Parks7646
Cafés9593
Transit8784
Green space4422
Active & healthy5451
Schools nearby (OSM)8870
Median rent$425/wk $441/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,288,000$1,348,000
House sales this quarter2296
Population9,08828,587
Full profile Abbotsford in full Richmond in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Abbotsford safer than Richmond?

Richmond scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Abbotsford or Richmond?

Abbotsford has the lower median house price of the two ($1,288,000 vs $1,348,000).

Should I live in Abbotsford or Richmond?

Abbotsford scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Abbotsford or Richmond.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →