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Leslie Vale

TAS 7054 • Tasmania

392
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
13.06 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralFamily-FriendlyPeaceful

About Leslie Vale

Leslie Vale is a peaceful rural locality situated approximately 18 kilometres south of Hobart in the Kingborough Council area of southern Tasmania. With a population of around 392, it occupies a gentle pastoral setting between Kingston and the Channel area, surrounded by cleared farmland, orchards, and pockets of native bushland typical of the Huon region's fertile hinterland. The locality lies close to the Channel Highway corridor and benefits from its proximity to Kingston, one of Hobart's largest and most well-serviced outer suburbs.

Leslie Vale attracts residents who value a semi-rural lifestyle within a reasonable commute of Hobart, offering large residential lots, quiet lanes, and a strong sense of community away from urban density. The nearby centres of Kingston and Blackmans Bay provide shopping, schools, and services, while the broader Kingborough area is renowned for its natural amenity including the Hartz Mountains, D'Entrecasteaux Channel waterways, and easy access to southern wilderness. It is particularly popular with families and those seeking more land and space while remaining connected to the broader Hobart metropolitan area.

Leslie Vale falls under postcode 7054 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Derwent) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7054
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Franklin
State Electorate
Lyons (Derwent)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-43.01°, 147.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.06 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Metro Tasmania Route 60 (nearby) — Hobart CBD (Elizabeth Street) Approximately 35–45 min from Kingston interchange

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
No rail service in Tasmania
By Car (Peak)
25–40 min via Channel Highway or Southern Outlet
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–30 min via Channel Highway

🛣️ Car is the primary transport; bus services accessible from Kingston (approx. 5km); Southern Outlet provides a direct route to Hobart

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no walkable retail or services; all daily errands require a car to Kingston or Hobart

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
392
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leslie Vale known for? +

Leslie Vale is known as a quiet semi-rural locality in Kingborough, valued for its spacious rural character, large residential lots, and peaceful setting between Kingston and the Channel area south of Hobart. It sits within one of Tasmania's most scenic regions, close to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel waterways and Hartz Mountains wilderness.

How far is Leslie Vale from Hobart? +

Leslie Vale is approximately 18 kilometres south of Hobart's CBD, typically a 25–40 minute drive via the Channel Highway or Southern Outlet depending on traffic conditions.

Does Leslie Vale have public transport? +

Leslie Vale has no direct bus service, and Tasmania has no passenger rail network. Residents typically drive to Kingston (approximately 5km) to access Metro Tasmania bus services into Hobart. A car is essential for daily living in Leslie Vale.

What is the population of Leslie Vale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Leslie Vale has a population of approximately 392 residents, making it a small semi-rural community within the Kingborough Council area of southern Tasmania.

Is Leslie Vale a good place to live? +

Leslie Vale is ideal for those seeking a tranquil semi-rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of Hobart. The Kingborough area offers excellent schools, parks, and natural amenity, and Leslie Vale's rural character suits families and lifestyle-seekers who prefer space over urban convenience — provided they are comfortable with car dependency.

What is the postcode for Leslie Vale? +

The postcode for Leslie Vale is 7054, shared with neighbouring localities in the Kingborough and Channel areas south of Hobart, including Tinderbox, Howden, and Margate.