Tasmania location profile
Forth TAS 7310
Forth is a small riverside township on Tasmania’s north-west coast, offering a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to Devonport and Ulverstone. It appeals to families and retirees seeking space, community spirit, and proximity to beaches and countryside.
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Why families consider Forth
Semi-rural community with a mix of farming families, tradespeople, and downsizers; lifestyle properties and village amenities foster a relaxed, outdoorsy, and community-focused way of life.
Amenities & services
- Local general store and takeaway (Forth)
- Forth Hotel (pub meals)
- Supermarkets and retail in Devonport and Ulverstone
- GP clinics in Devonport and Ulverstone
- Mersey Community Hospital (Latrobe)
- North West Regional Hospital (Burnie)
- Devonport Library — paranaple centre, Devonport CBD
- Ulverstone Library — Ulverstone town centre
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail services
- Merseylink regional buses between Devonport and Ulverstone (services via Forth/Forth Rd)
- Bass Highway (A2), Forth Road (B19), Wilmot Road (B14)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Forth Recreation Ground (oval and community facilities)
- Forth River access for fishing and kayaking
- Community hall and local pub events
- Nearby beaches and coastal paths at Turners Beach/Ulverstone
- Forth Recreation Ground
- Forth River foreshore reserve
Education context
Limited options within Forth; multiple long day care and family day care centres available 10–15 minutes away in Devonport, Turners Beach, and Ulverstone.
- University of Tasmania — Cradle Coast Campus (Burnie)
- University of Tasmania — Newnham Campus (Launceston)