Tasmania location profile
Howrah TAS 7018
Howrah is a beachside suburb on Hobart’s eastern shore in the City of Clarence, offering coastal walks, river and mountain views, and a relaxed family-friendly feel. It combines established streets and newer homes with easy access to shops, schools, and the Clarence Foreshore Trail.
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Why families consider Howrah
Predominantly families, professionals and retirees, with high owner-occupier rates and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle focused on the beach and foreshore. Residents value proximity to the CBD, good schools, and local parks while enjoying quieter suburban living.
Amenities & services
- Shoreline Shopping Centre (Howrah)
- Eastlands Shopping Centre (nearby Rosny Park)
- Howrah Medical Centre and local GPs
- Clarence Integrated Care Centre (Rosny Park)
- Shoreline Hotel bistro and bottle shop
- Cafes and restaurants along Clarence Street and Bellerive Quay
- Supermarkets, pharmacies, and fitness studios
- Rosny Library (Rosny Park)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services (Hobart has no suburban rail)
- Metro Tasmania bus routes (600-series) connecting Howrah, Rosny Park and Hobart CBD
- Tasman Bridge / Tasman Highway (A3)
- Clarence Street (local coastal arterial)
- South Arm Highway / Rokeby Road (B33)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach
- Clarence Foreshore Trail (walking/cycling)
- Wentworth Park sports grounds
- Howrah Community Centre and Bowls Club
- Blundstone Arena (nearby Bellerive)
- Bellerive Yacht Club and waterfront (nearby)
- Howrah Beach Reserve
- Wentworth Park
- Little Howrah Beach
- Clarence Foreshore Reserve/Trail
- Waverley Flora Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning options in Howrah and nearby Bellerive/Rosny; generally good availability for preschoolers, with infant places sometimes waitlisted in peak periods.
- University of Tasmania – Sandy Bay campus (via Tasman Bridge)
- University of Tasmania – Hobart City campus (Melville St)
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research (Hobart CBD)