Tasmania location profile
Collinsvale TAS 7012
Collinsvale is a semi-rural valley suburb in the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, known for bushland, hobby farms and a quiet, close-knit community feel. It offers seclusion and space while remaining within commuting distance of Hobart and Glenorchy services.
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Why families consider Collinsvale
Predominantly families and professionals seeking acreage or lifestyle blocks, with a mix of long-term residents and tree-changers. Outdoor-oriented, low-density living with commuting to jobs, schools and shopping in Glenorchy and Hobart.
Amenities & services
- Northgate Shopping Centre (Glenorchy)
- Glenorchy Central shopping precinct
- Claremont Plaza
- Glenorchy Health Centre and local GPs
- Royal Hobart Hospital (Hobart CBD)
- Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital
- Cafes and restaurants along Main Road (Glenorchy) and in North Hobart
- Glenorchy Library – 4 Terry St, Glenorchy
- Claremont Library – Claremont Village, Main Rd, Claremont
- Hobart Library – 91 Murray St, Hobart
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Metro Tasmania buses via Glenorchy Interchange (limited/peak-only services to Collinsvale)
- Collinsvale Road
- Glenlusk Road
- Berriedale Road
- Brooker Highway (A1)
- Lyell Highway (A10)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wellington Park/kunanyi bushwalking and mountain-biking trails
- Myrtle Forest picnic area and waterfall
- Collinsvale Recreation Ground and Community Hall
- Tolosa Park and Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park
- KGV Sports & Community Centre (Glenorchy)
- MyState Bank Arena (Elwick) and MONA nearby
- Wellington Park (including Collins Cap and Collins Bonnet tracks)
- Myrtle Forest Reserve
- Tolosa Park
- Collinsvale Recreation Ground
Education context
No centres within Collinsvale; nearest long day care, family day care and kinders are in Glenorchy, Berriedale and Claremont (about 15–25 minutes by car), with vacancies varying seasonally.
- University of Tasmania – Sandy Bay campus (Hobart)
- UTAS Hobart CBD precincts (Medical Science Precinct; The Hedberg/Creative Arts)