Hobart / TAS · Public Transport Report
Risdon Vale, TAS
Ranked #28 of 103 Hobart / TAS suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
71.3/100
Good public transport
Hobart / TAS Rank
#28
of 103 suburbs
Percentile
73%
Better than 73% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Risdon Vale
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart CBD | 34 min | $0.00 | $0.00/wk |
| Glenorchy | 29 min | $0.00 | $0.00/wk |
| Kingston | 90 min | $0.00 | $0.00/wk |
| Rosny Park | 34 min | $0.00 | $0.00/wk |
| Sandy Bay | 63 min | $0.00 | $0.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Risdon Vale PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Metro Tasmania fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Risdon Vale's public transport score
Risdon Vale has a composite public transport score of 71.3 out of 100, placing it #28 out of 103 suburbs across Hobart / TAS. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Metro Tasmania fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Hobart / TAS during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Metro Tasmania fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Hobart / TAS suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 103 Hobart / TAS suburbs into a composite out of 100.