Riverside, TAS 7250 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Riverside is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7250, home to 7,326 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 163 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population7,326
Median age40
Area49.4 km²
To CBD163 km
LGAWest Tamar

Demographics

Population
7,326
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,519 /week
Median personal income
$776 /week
Median family income
$1,942 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Tamar
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,440
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Riverside Primary School Primary · Government
  • Riverside High School Secondary · Government
  • Invermay Primary School Primary · Government
  • Trevallyn Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mowbray Heights Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 37 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • West Tamar Rd after Eden St bus · 38 m
  • West Tamar Rd before Riverside Dr bus · 187 m
  • Riverside Way before West Tamar Rd bus · 206 m
  • Riverside Dr after Penrith St bus · 223 m
  • West Tamar Rd before Riverside Way bus · 258 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 9 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 16 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 3.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 98.9% of the 3,665 resolvable premises in Riverside. 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: 98.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Riverside?

Riverside (TAS 7250) had 7,326 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.

What is the median rent in Riverside?

The median advertised rent in Riverside is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Riverside?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Riverside covering government sectors. Nearest include: Riverside Primary School (0.4 km), Riverside High School (0.8 km), Invermay Primary School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Riverside?

Riverside is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Riverside?

Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Riverside?

In Riverside, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (3.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Riverside?

37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riverside centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 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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