Tasmania location profile
Edith Creek TAS 7330
Edith Creek is a small rural locality in Tasmania’s far north‑west, surrounded by dairy farms and forested hills. It suits residents seeking quiet country living with essential services a short drive away in Smithton.
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Why families consider Edith Creek
A close‑knit farming community with a mix of long‑term locals, families, and agricultural workers; lifestyle revolves around dairying, outdoor pursuits, and self‑reliant country living, with larger-town conveniences accessed in nearby Smithton.
Amenities & services
- Supermarkets and retail in Smithton (~17km)
- Smithton District Hospital and primary health services
- Cafes, pubs and takeaways in Smithton and Stanley
- Primary and secondary schools in Smithton
- Fuel stations and rural supplies in Smithton
- Post office and banking services in Smithton
- Smithton Library (Smithton)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Regional coach services via Smithton to Burnie/Devonport/Launceston
- School buses to Smithton
- Bass Highway (A2) access via Smithton
- Edith Creek Road local access
Lifestyle & recreation
- Circular Head Community and Recreation Centre (Smithton)
- Local sports clubs and ovals in Smithton and Forest
- Day trips to Stanley, The Nut and nearby beaches
- Fishing, kayaking and bushwalking in surrounding reserves
- Trowutta Caves State Reserve
- Dip Falls and Big Tree Reserve (near Mawbanna)
- Stanley Nut State Reserve
Education context
Limited within Edith Creek; long day care, kindergarten and family day care options available in Smithton.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus (Burnie)
- University of Tasmania – Newnham Campus (Launceston)