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Overview

Risdon Vale sits on the eastern shore of the River Derwent, just outside Hobart, and is bordered by scrub‑laden bushland that offers a semi‑rural feel yet lies only minutes from the city via the East Derwent Highway. Development began in the early 1960s with a handful of subdivisions south of Gardenia Road and around Waratah Road, and the suburb now accommodates roughly 3,000 residents in a mix of post‑war homes and newer builds. Residents enjoy easy access to Risdon Brook Park and Dam, a 4 km walking track with views of Mount Wellington, while nearby natural features such as Basin Hills, Eagle Hill and Sugarloaf Hill add to the outdoor appeal.

Community facilities include the Risdon Vale Primary School (established 1960) and the local health centre, while Tasmania’s only maximum‑security and women’s prisons are also situated here. Metro Tasmania buses link the suburb to Hobart CBD, Rosny Park, Glenorchy and Bridgewater, and major roads such as the Bowen Bridge and Grasstree Hill Road provide direct routes to Glenorchy and Richmond. The Risdon Vale Volunteer Fire Brigade, operating from Sugarloaf Road since 1982, helps protect the area’s fire‑prone bushland.