Risdon Vale, TAS 7016 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Risdon Vale is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7016, home to 3,171 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Clarence local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 8 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population3,171
Median age34
Area13.2 km²
To CBD8 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
3,171
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$1,187 /week
Median personal income
$612 /week
Median family income
$1,362 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • Risdon Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lindisfarne North Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lindisfarne Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 33 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Sugarloaf Rd opp Duke Park bus · 88 m
  • Duke Park, Sugarloaf Rd bus · 105 m
  • Gardenia Rd before Heather Rd bus · 123 m
  • Gardenia Rd opp Heather Rd bus · 177 m
  • Lantana Rd after Kerria Rd bus · 302 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 17 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 21 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 8.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.6% of the 1,403 resolvable premises in Risdon Vale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 99.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Clarence — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Risdon Vale?

Risdon Vale (TAS 7016) had 3,171 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Risdon Vale?

The median advertised rent in Risdon Vale is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Risdon Vale?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Risdon Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Risdon Vale Primary School (0.1 km), Lindisfarne North Primary School (2.9 km), Lindisfarne Primary School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Risdon Vale?

Risdon Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Risdon Vale?

Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Risdon Vale?

In Risdon Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (8.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Risdon Vale?

33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Risdon Vale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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