Colebrook
TAS 7027 • Tasmania
About Colebrook
Colebrook is a small rural locality in the Coal River Valley of Tasmania, situated approximately 45 kilometres north of Hobart in the Southern Midlands region. Covering an expansive 152 square kilometres of pastoral farmland and open country, the area recorded a population of 372 at the 2021 Census. The locality is part of Tasmania's historic Midlands corridor, where early colonial settlement established farming runs that continue to define the character of the landscape today.
The Coal River Valley surrounding Colebrook is an emerging cool-climate wine region, with several boutique wineries and rural properties adding to the area's appeal. The nearby historic village of Richmond — one of Australia's best-preserved colonial towns — is approximately 15 kilometres to the south and offers cafes, galleries, and artisan stores popular with visitors and locals alike. Residents commute to Hobart for major services, with the city accessible in around 40–50 minutes by car via the Midland Highway, making Colebrook a quiet rural retreat within reach of the Tasmanian capital.
Colebrook falls under postcode 7027 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited rural services — Hobart Approx 50–60 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Access via Midland Highway (A1) south to Hobart; rural bus services available but infrequent.
Colebrook has no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands, with Hobart or Richmond the nearest options for shopping and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.