Clarence City Council
Risdon Vale
Risdon Vale at a glance
Median house
$460,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,171
Median age 34
The brief
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.
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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 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,171
Median age
34
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $460,000 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$460,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$460,000
$171,360
3,171
Median age: 34
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For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.62%
Based on $460,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.71%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Risdon Vale.
Local schools for Risdon Vale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Risdon Vale Primary School
Lindisfarne North Primary School
Lindisfarne Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Risdon Vale.
- What is the median house price in Risdon Vale?
- The median house price in Risdon Vale, TAS 7016 is $460,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Risdon Vale postcode?
- Risdon Vale is in the 7016 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- 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?
- Risdon Vale has approximately 3,171 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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