Geilston Bay - Risdon, TAS 7650
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Hobart's centre.
- Regional lifestyle
- $380/wk Median
- 17.3% Renters
Geilston Bay - Risdon Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.5k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 6.1km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Geilston Bay - Risdon Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Geilston Bay - Risdon offers a genuinely different pace from Hobart's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $380 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 3,452, with 17.3% renting rather than owning.
Around Geilston Bay - Risdon
Geilston Bay - Risdon Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Geilston Bay - Risdon Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Geilston Bay - Risdon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Geilston Bay - Risdon
Real questions renters ask before moving to Geilston Bay - Risdon.
What's the community like in Geilston Bay - Risdon?
Geilston Bay - Risdon has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 3,452, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Geilston Bay - Risdon?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Geilston Bay - Risdon is $380. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $380 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Geilston Bay - Risdon a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Geilston Bay - Risdon has a 17.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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