Cranbrook
TAS 7190 • Tasmania
About Cranbrook
Cranbrook is a small rural locality on the east coast of Tasmania, situated approximately 110 kilometres north of Hobart near the town of Swansea in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay district. The locality covers around 189 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the scenic open farmland and coastal heath of Tasmania's east coast, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches.
Swansea, approximately 10 kilometres to the south, is the main service centre for the district providing a general store, school, and community facilities, and is a popular holiday destination on Great Oyster Bay. The Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay — regularly voted among the world's best beaches — are approximately 35 kilometres to the south-east. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Cranbrook.
Cranbrook falls under postcode 7190 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Tasman Highway provides road access to Hobart
No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Swansea.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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35 Charles St Orford
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25 Franklin Street
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15 Melbourne Street
