Risdon Vale
TAS 7016 • Greater Hobart
About Risdon Vale
Risdon Vale is a residential suburb in the City of Clarence, approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Hobart CBD in southern Tasmania. With a population of 3,171 (2021 Census), it's nestled in a valley surrounded by bushland, connected to the city via the East Derwent Highway. The suburb was largely developed in the 1960s as public housing, and retains an affordable, working-class character with residents employed in retail, healthcare, construction, and public administration.
The suburb offers genuinely affordable housing close to Hobart, with Risdon Vale Primary School serving local families and bushland reserves providing natural recreation. The historic town of Richmond is a short drive north via Grasstree Hill Road, while Eastlands Shopping Centre in Rosny Park provides the nearest major retail. Risdon Vale appeals to first-home buyers and families seeking entry-level housing within commuting distance of Hobart, though limited local amenities mean most errands require a car.
Risdon Vale falls under postcode 7016 and is governed by Clarence Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Rumney) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania — Hobart CBD via East Derwent Highway 25-30 min
- Metro Tasmania — Rosny Park (Eastlands) 15 min
- Metro Tasmania — Glenorchy, Bridgewater 30-40 min
Commute to Hobart
🛣️ No train services in Tasmania; Metro bus service runs regularly via East Derwent Highway
Hilly terrain with limited footpaths; local school walkable but shops and services require transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Heather Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 53
- 2. New Zealand 19
- 3. China 14
- 4. Germany 14
- 5. Philippines 14
- 6. India 13
- 7. Pakistan 9
- 8. Thailand 8
- 9. Nepal 7
- 10. Vietnam 7
- 11. Netherlands 5
- 12. Sri Lanka 5
- 13. Chile 4
- 14. Ireland 4
- 15. Papua New Guinea 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)