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Risdon

TAS 7017 · Clarence

209 (2021)223 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

44
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

209
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
33
Transport score

Risdon is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7017, about 10km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Risdon are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Risdon has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

9.5 km
To Hobart CBD
2.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

209
Population
42
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,541
vs NSW median-16.7%
Bachelor degree or higher28.1%
Born in Australia82.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse69 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.44%), India (1.44%)

Top languages: Punjabi (2.39%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

56
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 983 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Risdon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 883
  • Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 887
  • Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1002
  • Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 968
  • Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 930
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1038
  • Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 897
  • Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 864
  • Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 918
  • Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 946
  • Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 945
  • Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 907

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33
8Bus
CBD commute (est.)41 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
8Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
8Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachWindermere Beach (5.6 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (9.0 km)
Nearest vet5.9 km
Nearest airportHobart (15.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.63%
Projected population 2041242
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Risdon

How far is Risdon from Hobart CBD?

Risdon is about 9.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Risdon?

Risdon has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Risdon?

Risdon has a transport score of 33/100 and 8 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.