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Armadale vs Richmond

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Richmond.

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Armadale and Richmond comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Armadale's median house price at $2,250,000, compared with $1,374,000 in Richmond. Armadale's median unit price sits at $662,500, compared with $535,000 in Richmond. Armadale recorded an annual house-price decline of 19%, while Richmond's figure declined by 0% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Armadale and 25 days in Richmond. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Richmond and Armadale, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Armadale and Richmond
MetricArmadaleRichmond
Median house price$2.25M$1.39M
Median unit price$680,000$595,000
Annual house price change-19.01%-0.39%
Median days on market25 days24 days

Median sale price comparison

Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Armadale and Richmond.

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Armadale and Richmond.

Armadale

Armadale offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Hudson Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.

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Richmond

Richmond presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Armadale and Richmond.

Both Armadale and Richmond provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Armadale offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Armadale and Malvern stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and St Kilda and Glenferrie Road — Kew. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale and Richmond are often preferred by buyers seeking quick inner-city access, with the stronger fit depending on station and tram proximity.

Transport features for Armadale and Richmond
FeatureArmadaleRichmond
Closest stationArmadaleRichmond
Major trams6, 1670, 78, 12, 109
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Richmond may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Armadale sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Richmond lists 9 nearby schools compared with 3 in Armadale under the same search rules. Transport pages for Armadale and Richmond cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.

Current properties for sale

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