Suburb comparison
Richmond vs South Windsor — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Richmond is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; South Windsor has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hawkesbury
Richmond
2753
Hawkesbury
South Windsor
2756
Choose Richmond if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose South Windsor if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- South Windsor leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Richmond or South Windsor more expensive?
- Richmond has the higher median house price ($880K) compared with $850K in South Windsor.
- Which is better for renters — Richmond or South Windsor?
- Median weekly rent is $590/wk in Richmond and $650/wk in South Windsor, making Richmond the more affordable rental market.
- Is Richmond or South Windsor at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Richmond vs South Windsor?
- Richmond has 6 schools in the postcode, and South Windsor has 15. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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