Tasmania location profile
Sheffield TAS 7306
Sheffield is a quaint rural township in Tasmania’s Kentish municipality, famed as the Town of Murals and a gateway to Cradle Mountain. Framed by Mount Roland, it blends artsy tourism with a close-knit farming community and small-town charm.
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Why families consider Sheffield
A mix of farming families, trades, artists, tree‑changers and retirees, with a strong community focus and creative flair. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, with regular events (like Mural Fest), markets, and easy access to wilderness.
Amenities & services
- IGA supermarket and local grocers
- Sheffield Medical Centre (GP) and pharmacy
- Cafes, bakeries and pubs
- Post office and banking agencies
- Hardware and rural supplies
- Fuel stations
- Visitor information centre and galleries
- Sheffield Library (Libraries Tasmania), High St/Sheffield School precinct
- Devonport Library (Libraries Tasmania), Rooke St, Devonport
Transport & connectivity
- Regional buses to Devonport/Latrobe and Launceston (e.g., Merseylink and other operators)
- Major roads: B14 (Sheffield Rd/Railton Rd), C136 (Claude Rd), C140 (Staverton Rd)
- Devonport Airport (~35–40 min drive) and Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal (~30–35 min drive)
- No metropolitan train services
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mural Park and annual Mural Fest
- Sheffield Recreation Ground (football/cricket/tennis)
- Lake Barrington International Rowing Course (nearby)
- Tasmazia & The Village of Lower Crackpot (near Promised Land)
- Bushwalking and climbing around Mount Roland
- Local galleries and Kentish Museum
- Mount Roland Regional Reserve
- Lake Barrington Reserve
- Mural Park (Sheffield)
- King George V Park
- Sheffield Recreation Reserve
Education context
Limited local options (family day care and occasional care); broader long day care and preschool services available in Devonport and Latrobe.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus (Burnie)
- University of Tasmania – Newnham Campus (Launceston)
- University of Tasmania – Inveresk Campus (Launceston)