Queensland location profile
Richmond QLD 4822
Richmond (4822) is a small outback service town in north-west Queensland, known for its dinosaur fossils and friendly, close-knit community. It serves the surrounding cattle-grazing region and offers essential services, a renowned fossil museum, and a relaxed rural lifestyle.
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Why families consider Richmond
Predominantly families and workers in agriculture, local government, transport, and tourism, with a steady flow of travellers on the Flinders Highway. Lifestyle is quiet and practical, centred on community events, outdoor recreation at the lake, and heritage attractions.
Amenities & services
- FoodWorks supermarket and local shops
- Richmond Hospital and primary health clinic
- Cafes, bakery, and a pub
- Service stations
- Kronosaurus Korner fossil museum
- Post office and council services
- Richmond Shire Library (Goldring Street, Richmond)
Transport & connectivity
- Richmond railway station (Queensland Rail Travel’s Inlander service)
- Long-distance coaches along the Flinders Highway (e.g., Greyhound)
- Flinders Highway (A6) and Richmond–Winton Road
- Richmond Airport (charter/regional services)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lake Fred Tritton for swimming, fishing, and water sports
- Kronosaurus Korner museum and fossil sites
- Richmond Golf Club (9-hole course)
- Showgrounds, sports oval, and community swimming pool
- Local races and field days
- Lake Fred Tritton parklands
- Richmond Racecourse Reserve
- Richmond Golf Course greens
- Town parks and riverside areas along the Flinders River
Education context
Limited local options; small community kindergarten and family day care available, with more services in larger centres like Hughenden and Mount Isa.
- James Cook University, Townsville (Douglas campus, ~500km east)
- CQUniversity Townsville
- TAFE Queensland North, Mount Isa