Riverside
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Riverside is a scenic suburb of Launceston, set along the banks of the Tamar River in northern Tasmania. With excellent schools, green spaces, and a welcoming community, it's a popular residential hub for families seeking a quiet lifestyle with city access. Riverside also offers picturesque river views and plenty of outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
7,326
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.42°, 147.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
860 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LST
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.