Risdon, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Risdon, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Risdon |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.80414 |
| Longitude | 147.32851 |
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 24.2 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 7017 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 9 km north |
Risdon is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 308. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 24.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north of Hobart. Risdon is located at 42.8041°S, 147.3285°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7017. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Risdon lies at the cusp of the Derwent River's broad embrace, a place where the land begins its gentle surrender to the estuary's tidal pull. It lies 8.7 km north of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 0°T), and is situated 11.9 km north of Sandy Bay. The air here carries a low hum of activity, a subtle thrum that speaks of work and habitation without demanding attention. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, slope towards the water, their green hues shifting with the changing light, and the distant scent of salt mixes with the earthy perfume of well-tended paddocks. This is a country of quiet horizons, where the sky often stretches in vast, luminous swathes, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips, painting the clouds in strokes of apricot and rose.
The history of Risdon is entwined with the early agricultural ambitions of Tasmania, a settlement that grew from the fertile soil and the river's bounty. For generations, the land has yielded its produce, supporting a steady, unpretentious economy rooted in farming and grazing, a rhythm that has shaped the character of the place. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring connection to the land remains, a quiet resilience evident in the weathered farmhouses and the steadfastness of its people. The river itself, a constant presence, has always been Risdon's lifeline, a watery highway that has facilitated trade and communication, its currents whispering tales of journeys past and present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Risdon, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Risdon, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Risdon includes the postcode (7017), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Risdon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |