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Garden Island Creek

TAS 7112 • Tasmania

282
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
37.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversidePeacefulEstablished

About Garden Island Creek

Garden Island Creek is a small rural locality situated approximately 42 kilometres south-west of Hobart in Tasmania's Huon Valley region, within the Huon Valley Council and Kingborough Council local government areas. The locality covers 37.4 square kilometres of Tasmanian countryside near the Huon River estuary, with a population of just 282 residents. It sits within one of Tasmania's most picturesque farming and orcharding regions, known for apple growing, cool-climate produce, and scenic river landscapes.

Garden Island Creek offers a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of the Huon Valley's amenities, with the town of Huonville approximately 15 kilometres to the north providing supermarkets, schools, and medical services. The Friends of Garden Island Creek community group reflects the locality's strong environmental and community engagement ethos. Hobart is accessible in around 40 to 50 minutes by car via the Channel and Huon highways, making it a feasible base for those who work in the capital but prefer a rural lifestyle. The locality is car-dependent, with no rail service and very limited bus connections.

Garden Island Creek falls under postcode 7112 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7112
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Franklin
State Electorate
Franklin (Huon)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-43.29°, 147.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.38 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Metro Tasmania limited services — Huonville / Hobart Approx. 50 min to Hobart

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
42 km
By Train
No rail service in Tasmania
By Car (Peak)
45–60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Via Channel Highway and Huon Highway; nearest services in Huonville (~15 km north)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Garden Island Creek has no local shops — residents drive to Huonville or Hobart for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Cygnet Primary School
    21 Louisa Street
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
  • ⛪
    St James College
    25 Mary Street
    CatholicPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoed
  • 📚
    Peregrine
    1118 Nicholls Rivulet Road
    IndependentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
282
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden Island Creek known for? +

Garden Island Creek is a peaceful rural locality in Tasmania's Huon Valley, known for its scenic river estuary setting, apple orchards, and the broader Huon Valley region's reputation for cool-climate produce and farming. The area has an active community group, Friends of Garden Island Creek, focused on environmental stewardship.

How far is Garden Island Creek from Hobart? +

Garden Island Creek is approximately 42 kilometres south-west of Hobart City Centre, roughly a 40 to 50 minute drive via the Channel Highway and Huon Highway under normal conditions.

Does Garden Island Creek have public transport? +

Public transport options are very limited in Garden Island Creek. There is no rail service anywhere in the Huon Valley, and bus connections to Hobart via Huonville are infrequent. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Garden Island Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Garden Island Creek has a population of 282 residents across a 37.4 square kilometre rural area, reflecting its character as a lightly settled farming locality.

Is Garden Island Creek a good place to live? +

Garden Island Creek offers a relaxed rural lifestyle in one of Tasmania's most attractive farming regions, within commuting distance of Hobart. It suits those seeking space, natural beauty, and community in the Huon Valley, though a car is essential and urban amenities require a drive.

What is the postcode for Garden Island Creek? +

The postcode for Garden Island Creek is 7112.