Tea Tree
TAS 7017 • Tasmania
About Tea Tree
Tea Tree is a rural locality situated approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Brighton in Tasmania, straddling the local government areas of Southern Midlands and Brighton. With a population of 464, the community spans a generous 75 square kilometres of rolling pastoral and semi-rural land between Hobart and the central midlands. Median household income is modest at around $52,000, consistent with the mixed farming and semi-rural residential character of the area. Tea Tree holds a quiet place in Tasmanian history as the birthplace of Robert Cosgrove, the longest-serving Premier of Tasmania.
The lifestyle in Tea Tree is relaxed and rural, appealing to those seeking acreage living within reasonable reach of Hobart's amenities. Brighton and Richmond are the nearest service towns, offering supermarkets, schools, and local services. The surrounding countryside features open grazing land, market gardens, and the characteristic undulating terrain of southern Tasmania's midlands. Those who call Tea Tree home typically appreciate its tranquillity, space, and the easy drive south into Hobart for work or recreation.
Tea Tree falls under postcode 7017 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Rumney) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania regional services via Brighton — Hobart CBD 45-60 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Brighton (10 km) is the nearest hub for services and connections; car is essential for daily travel
A car is essential; there are no walkable retail or service precincts within the locality itself
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.