Richmond, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Richmond, in the Yarra City local government area.
| Locality | Richmond |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.82211 |
| Longitude | 145.00254 |
| Population | 28,587 |
| Density | 6424.0 /km² |
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3121 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 4 km east-southeast |
Richmond is a locality in the Yarra City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 28,587. The locality covers an area of 4.5 km², giving a population density of about 6424.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Richmond is located at 37.8221°S, 145.0025°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3121.
Richmond unfolds as a vibrant urban tapestry, its character etched by the gentle curve of the Yarra River. It lies 2.0 km north-north-east of South Yarra, VIC (from South Yarra, VIC: bearing 29°T), and is situated 2.1 km east-north-east of Melbourne. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, where the broad, languid flow of the waterway meets the rising, undulating terrain that forms the suburb's backbone. Sunlight, when it breaks through the city haze, often casts a warm, almost buttery glow across the brickwork of its older buildings and the manicured green of its parks, a visual balm against the urban hum. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, damp scent from the river, mingling with the exhaust of early commuters and the distant aroma of baking bread.
Historically, Richmond's story is one of industrious grit and evolving aspirations, beginning its life as a working-class haven on the city's edge. The Yarra, once a vital artery for trade and transport, still whispers tales of its bustling past, its banks now lined with a mix of contemporary apartments and remnants of its industrial heritage, such as the old factories that now house trendy cafes and design studios. The local economy, once fuelled by manufacturing and textile mills, has decisively shifted, embracing a dynamic blend of retail, hospitality, and creative industries, drawing a diverse population eager for its energetic, yet surprisingly accessible, urban lifestyle. This transformation is palpable in the streetscapes, where the ghosts of past endeavours are subtly overlaid by the bright colours and brisk pace of modern life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Richmond, in the Yarra City local government area.
Detailed location data for Richmond includes the postcode (3121), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Richmond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |