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Risdon Vale Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Risdon Vale Compares
Risdon Vale vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Risdon Vale | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Risdon Vale is a locality 9 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7016. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Clarence.
According to the 2021 Census, Risdon Vale has a population of 3,171 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 413 (13.0% of residents).
Housing in Risdon Vale includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 972 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Risdon Vale scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Risdon Vale is served by Risdon Vale Primary School.
Risdon Vale is part of the Hobart - North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Risdon Vale Details
| Postcode | 7016 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,171 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 13.2 km² |
| Population Density | 240/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 972 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 413 (13.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.8037216 |
| Longitude | 147.366961 |
| Distance from Hobart | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North East |
| Local Government | Clarence |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 597 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 401 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,176 (37.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 665 (21.0%) |
| 65+ years | 336 (10.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 325 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 279 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 153 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 104 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 68 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 64 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 81 (8.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 374 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 319 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 182 (19.0%) |
Schools in Risdon Vale
Suburbs Near Risdon Vale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.