Sandfly
TAS 7150 • Tasmania
About Sandfly
Sandfly is a small rural town in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, situated approximately 18 kilometres south of Hobart and set amid the scenic rural landscape of the Channel Highway corridor. With a population of around 336 residents across 14 square kilometres, Sandfly occupies gently rolling farmland on the slopes between the Huon Valley and the Derwent estuary. The locality is served by a community hall dating from 1903, which remains a centrepiece of local social life. Sandfly lies within both the Clark and Franklin state electoral divisions, reflecting its position near the boundary of greater Hobart's southern fringe.
Sandfly offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle popular with families and lifestyle-block owners seeking space and natural beauty close to Hobart. The surrounding district features apple orchards, hobby farms, and scenic bushwalking country, with the Hartz Mountains and Huon Valley easily accessible to the south. Kingston, about 10 kilometres north, provides the nearest major shops, schools, and services within Kingborough. The area appeals to those who value a quiet country setting with a short commute into Hobart, and it retains a genuine rural community feel despite its proximity to the capital.
Sandfly falls under postcode 7150 and is governed by Kingborough Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Channel Highway services — Kingston / Hobart ~30-40 min to Hobart
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Channel Highway (B64) connects Sandfly to Kingston and Hobart; limited bus services available
Rural township; a car is needed for most daily activities, though pleasant country lanes suit walking and cycling
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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15 School Road