Tasmania location profile
Ringarooma TAS 7263
Ringarooma is a quiet rural township in northeast Tasmania, set amid farmland and forest with a rich history linked to the region’s former tin-mining era. It appeals to those seeking country living, river scenery, and easy access to outdoor attractions like Ralphs Falls and the Blue Derby mountain bike trails.
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Why families consider Ringarooma
Predominantly farming families, trades, and retirees, with a laid-back country lifestyle. Community is close-knit, with activities centered on the local school, recreation ground, and neighboring service towns such as Branxholm, Derby, and Scottsdale.
Amenities & services
- Local general store (limited supplies)
- Ringarooma Primary School
- Branxholm IGA X-Press (nearby)
- Woolworths Scottsdale (nearby)
- Scottsdale Medical Centre (nearby)
- Scottsdale Hospital (nearby)
- Cafes and pubs in Branxholm and Derby (nearby)
- Scottsdale Library, 51 King Street, Scottsdale
- Branxholm Online Access Centre, 6 George Street, Branxholm
Transport & connectivity
- Tassielink/coach services via Scottsdale–Derby (nearest stops in Branxholm/Derby)
- Tasman Highway (A3)
- C423 Ringarooma/Mathinna Road
- C426 Legerwood Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ringarooma Recreation Ground
- Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails (Derby)
- Ralphs Falls walking tracks (Mount Victoria Forest Reserve)
- Legerwood Memorial Tree Carvings Reserve (nearby)
- Mount Victoria Forest Reserve (Ralphs Falls)
- Ringarooma River corridor
- Legerwood Memorial Reserve
- Local bushland and farming greenbelts
Education context
No dedicated childcare in Ringarooma; services available in Scottsdale (long day care, kindergarten, family day care) approximately 25–35 minutes’ drive.
- University of Tasmania – Launceston (Newnham and Inveresk campuses) ~1.5–2 hours by road