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Abbotsford (Vic.) vs Richmond (Vic.)

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Abbotsford (Vic.) and Richmond (Vic.), two suburbs in Victoria — population, demographics, socio-economic profile and climate, drawn from public sources.

Key differences

  • Richmond (Vic.) is the larger of the two, with about 28,587 residents to Abbotsford (Vic.)'s 9,088.
  • Abbotsford (Vic.) sits a little higher on the ABS SEIFA index of socio-economic advantage (1127 to 1104, where about 1000 is the national average).
  • Median weekly household income is higher in Richmond (Vic.) ($2,245 to $2,197).
  • Residents are typically older in Richmond (Vic.) (median age 34 to 33).

Abbotsford (Vic.) vs Richmond (Vic.) side by side

MeasureAbbotsford (Vic.)Richmond (Vic.)
Population (2021)9,08828,587
Median age3334
Median weekly household income$2,197$2,245
SEIFA score11271104
State / territoryVictoriaVictoria
Avg summer high (Jan)27°C27°C
Avg winter high (Jul)12.9°C12.9°C
Annual rainfall724 mm724 mm

Climate figures are long-run monthly normals (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Common questions

Is Abbotsford (Vic.) or Richmond (Vic.) bigger?

Richmond (Vic.) is larger, with about 28,587 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 9,088 in Abbotsford (Vic.).

Is Abbotsford (Vic.) or Richmond (Vic.) warmer?

Abbotsford (Vic.) is generally warmer in summer, with an average January daytime high of 27°C compared with 27°C.

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