Exton
TAS 7303 • Tasmania
About Exton
Exton is a small rural locality in the Meander Valley region of central northern Tasmania, situated along the Meander Valley Road approximately 8 kilometres from the town of Deloraine and around 50 kilometres west of Launceston. The area covers about 29 square kilometres and is home to a modest population of 221 residents, with a typical median household income suggesting a working rural demographic. The locality sits in a farming landscape with striking backdrop views of Quamby Bluff and the Western Tiers mountain range, giving it a distinctly scenic character.
Exton has a strong agricultural identity, with properties predominantly used for grazing and mixed farming. The community has a long sporting tradition — its cricket club played its first game in 1895 and remains one of the oldest in Tasmania, and the locality was the birthplace of Australian test cricketer Jack Badcock. Day-to-day services and shopping are found in nearby Deloraine, which also offers schools, medical services, and cafes, making Exton well-suited to those who value rural peace with easy access to a market town.
Exton falls under postcode 7303 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Kinetic regional coach — Deloraine / Launceston 10–45 min depending on destination
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Meander Valley Road connects to Launceston via Westbury
A dispersed rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or services — a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taylor Street