Risdon Vale, TAS 7016
Clarence City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7016
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Median house price
$460,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Risdon Vale itself.
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Risdon Vale at a glance
- Median unit
- $171,360
- Population
- 3,171
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Risdon Vale
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Risdon Vale, houses changed hands at $460,000 in 2024, below the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Risdon Vale itself. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $92,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps Risdon Vale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $320/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $320/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Risdon Vale
Risdon Vale (7016) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania. The median house here is $460,000, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Risdon Vale has roughly 3,171 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Risdon Vale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 556 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Risdon Vale
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 30/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Risdon Vale's population at 3,171, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.62% (median rent $320/wk against a $460,000 price tag). Units yield 9.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.62%
- On the $460,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 9.71%
- On the $171,360 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 556 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 22.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Risdon Vale
- What is the median house price in Risdon Vale?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Risdon Vale, TAS 7016 is $460,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Risdon Vale itself. The median unit price is $171,360.
- How much is my house worth in Risdon Vale?
- A useful starting point is the Risdon Vale median house price of $460,000 (units $171,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Risdon Vale postcode?
- Risdon Vale is in the 7016 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Risdon Vale?
- Risdon Vale is a suburb in the Clarence City Council area, TAS 7016.
- What is the average rent in Risdon Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Risdon Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Risdon Vale on this page, including Risdon Vale Primary School, Lindisfarne North Primary School, Australian Christian College - Hobart.
- How walkable is Risdon Vale?
- Risdon Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Risdon Vale?
- Risdon Vale is close to Risdon, Grasstree Hill, Dulcot, Geilston Bay, Flagstaff Gully.
- What is the population of Risdon Vale?
- The population of Risdon Vale is approximately 3,171 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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