Tasmania location profile
Franklin TAS 7113
Franklin is a historic riverside village in the Huon Valley with a strong wooden boat and apple-growing heritage. It appeals to those seeking a quiet, scenic lifestyle with easy access to the Huon River and nearby services in Huonville.
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Why families consider Franklin
A mix of long-term locals, tree-changers, artists and craftspeople, and commuting professionals. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, centred on river activities, local produce, markets, and community events.
Amenities & services
- Local general store and cafes in Franklin village
- Huonville retail precinct with supermarkets and services (approx. 6km north)
- Huon Community Health Centre and GPs in Huonville
- Restaurants and cider houses along the Huon River foreshore
- Huonville Library (Huon Valley Hub), Huonville
- Geeveston Community Library, Geeveston
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Tassielink Transit bus services between Hobart–Huonville–Cygnet/Geeveston stopping in Franklin
- Huon Highway (A6) arterial access to Hobart and the Huon Valley
Lifestyle & recreation
- Franklin Foreshore walking paths and jetties on the Huon River
- Wooden Boat Centre and on-water activities (rowing, kayaking, sailing)
- Franklin Recreation Ground (oval and community facilities)
- Palais Theatre Franklin (community arts and events)
- Franklin Foreshore Reserve
- Egg Islands Conservation Area
- Franklin Recreation Ground
- Huon River foreshore
Education context
Limited in-town options; long day care, kindergarten and family day care available nearby in Huonville and Cygnet (approx. 10–15 minutes’ drive).
- University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay campus (Hobart)
- UTAS Hobart CBD campuses including the Hedberg (Creative Arts) and Business School