Moving to Risdon Vale TAS 7016
What the official numbers say about living in Risdon Vale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,187 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Risdon Vale grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,679 → 3,171 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, China; most spoken languages besides English: Urdu, Mandarin, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Risdon Vale scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Metro Springfield, 6 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bellerive Village Ferry Terminal, 6.7 km south.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 12.4 km east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 supermarket · 10 parks — see them all on the Risdon Vale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Risdon Vale Primary School 200 m · Lindisfarne North Primary School 2.7 km · Australian Christian College - Hobart 2.8 km · St Cuthberts Catholic School 3.3 km · Lindisfarne Primary School 4.3 km · Eastside Lutheran College 4.9 km
Groceries: Foodworks 250 m
Parks and reserves: Laurel Play Park 100 m · Risdon Vale Park 300 m · Duke Park 350 m · Poplar Play Park 350 m · Coobar Play Park 500 m · Kerria Play Park 600 m · Linden Park 700 m · Astor Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Risdon Vale, most often seen first: Forest Raven · Yellow-throated Honeyeater · Noisy Miner · Tasmanian Native-hen · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Green Rosella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Risdon Vale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risdon Vale here | 3,171 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Geilston Bay | 3,461 | — | 7/10 | 46% |
| Lindisfarne | 6,639 | — | 7/10 | 42% |
| Rose Bay | 1,188 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Lutana | 2,616 | — | 3/10 | 5% |
| Warrane | 2,695 | — | 1/10 | 41% |
| Mornington | 2,469 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Clarence — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Franklin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7016 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Risdon Vale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,679 people to 3,171. It sits about 8 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Clarence council, and the federal seat is Franklin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Risdon Vale vs Geilston Bay · Risdon Vale vs Lindisfarne.
Nearby guides: Geilston Bay · Lindisfarne · Rose Bay · Lutana · Warrane · Mornington.
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