St Marys
TAS 7215 • Tasmania
About St Marys
St Marys is a historic small town on the East Coast of Tasmania, nestled at the junction of the Tasman Highway and Esk Highway roughly 10 kilometres inland from the coast and about 135 kilometres north-east of Hobart. With a population of approximately 738 people, it serves as the main service centre for the Break O'Day municipality's hinterland communities including the Fingal Valley. The town has a rich convict history, with a probation station established in the 1840s and convict-built roads that connected the mountains to the coast.
St Marys has experienced a quiet cultural renaissance in recent years, attracting artists, sea-changers, and lifestyle seekers drawn to its relaxed character, affordable housing, and easy access to stunning East Coast beaches at Scamander, Falmouth, and Binalong Bay. The town has a general store, hotel, bakery, and the charming historic train station museum, while schools and broader services are found at the St Marys District School catering for K–12. Locals describe it as the 'gateway to the East Coast', with world-class surf breaks, national parks, and rainforest walking tracks all within a short drive.
St Marys falls under postcode 7215 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Redline Coaches — Launceston / Hobart via East Coast Approx 2.5 hrs to Launceston
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Tasman Highway (A3) south to Hobart or north to Launceston (~1 hr 45 min)
Small compact town centre walkable for local errands; car required for most destinations and neighbouring communities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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James Street
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13 Gray Road