New South Wales location profile
Richmond NSW 2753
Richmond is a historic Hawkesbury township with a laid‑back, semi‑rural feel, heritage streetscapes, and a strong community vibe. It appeals to families, defence personnel from nearby RAAF Base Richmond, and students at Western Sydney University Hawkesbury. Proximity to the river flats and the Blue Mountains adds outdoor lifestyle appeal.
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Why families consider Richmond
A mix of long-term locals, young families, students, and RAAF personnel. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, with weekend sport, river and lagoon walks, and cafe culture centered on Windsor and Market Streets; housing ranges from heritage cottages to newer family homes.
Amenities & services
- Richmond Marketplace (Windsor St & March St)
- High-street retail and dining on Windsor St and East Market St
- GP clinics and specialist suites in town
- Hawkesbury District Health Service (nearby in Windsor)
- Richmond Club (entertainment, dining, functions)
- Hawkesbury Library Service – Richmond Branch (West Market St, Richmond)
- Hawkesbury Central Library (Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Richmond and East Richmond stations (T1 Western Line) with services to Parramatta and the CBD
- Buses: Busways local services linking Windsor, North Richmond, Kurrajong, Penrith and surrounding suburbs
- Roads: Richmond Road (B59), Kurrajong Road/Bells Line of Road access via North Richmond, Londonderry Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Richmond Swimming Centre
- Hawkesbury Showground (Clarendon) and Hawkesbury Race Club
- Richmond Park Oval and Icely Park sports fields
- Richmond Golf Club
- Local clubs, markets, and community events
- Richmond Park
- Icely Park
- Pugh's Lagoon (Smith Park)
- Yarramundi Reserve (nearby)
- Hawkesbury River foreshore and Richmond Lowlands
Education context
Good availability of long day care, preschool and OOSH across Richmond, Hobartville and nearby Windsor/North Richmond; infant rooms can have waitlists during peak periods.
- Western Sydney University – Hawkesbury Campus (Bourke St, Richmond/Clarendon)
- University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington Campus (accessible via T1 train to CBD)
- UTS – City Campus, Ultimo (accessible via T1 train to Central)