Barrington
TAS 7306 • Tasmania
About Barrington
Barrington is a small rural locality in the Kentish Council area of north-west Tasmania, situated approximately 21 kilometres south-west of Devonport and around 90 kilometres north-west of Launceston. Covering approximately 24 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 209 at the 2021 census, with a median household income of around 7,000. Barrington sits within the fertile agricultural belt of the Kentish district, characterised by dairy farming, cattle grazing, and small holdings backed by the foothills of the Great Western Tiers.
The locality has a quiet, close-knit rural character shaped by generations of farming families and strong agricultural ties. Residents enjoy access to the natural beauty of the surrounding Kentish landscape, including proximity to the Great Western Tiers and the Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park to the south. The nearby town of Sheffield — the "Town of Murals" — provides schooling, shops, and community services, while Devonport offers broader retail, healthcare, and transport connections including the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal. A car is essential for everyday living in Barrington.
Barrington falls under postcode 7306 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Montgomery) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Metro Tasmania regional services — Devonport / Sheffield Devonport ~25-30 min by car
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Bass Highway via Devonport provides access to Launceston; Devonport is the nearest major service centre (~21 km)
A car is essential for all daily needs; Sheffield and Devonport are the nearest service centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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12 Henry Street