Risdon 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 Compares
Risdon vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Risdon | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,541 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $378 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.5% +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 is a locality 7 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7017. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Clarence.
According to the 2021 Census, Risdon has a population of 209 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,541, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 11 (5.3% of residents).
Housing in Risdon includes a median weekly rent of $378, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 81 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Risdon scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Risdon is part of the Central Highlands (Tas.) statistical area in Tasmania.
Risdon Details
| Postcode | 7017 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 209 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,541/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $752/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $378 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Population Density | 17/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (5.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -42.8170762 |
| Longitude | 147.3343862 |
| Distance from Hobart | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Clarence |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 22 (10.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 63 (30.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 50 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (21.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 33 (15.8%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 16 (7.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (23.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (28.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (43.7%) |
Suburbs Near Risdon
Same Postcode (7017)
More Risdon Data
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.