Tasmania location profile
St Marys TAS 7215
St Marys is a small historic township in Tasmania’s Fingal Valley, surrounded by forested hills and farmland. It serves as a gateway to the East Coast via the scenic St Marys and Elephant passes, appealing to nature lovers and those seeking affordable rural living.
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Why families consider St Marys
Laid-back, community-minded with an older age profile alongside young families; work spans trades, farming/forestry, tourism and arts. Lifestyle revolves around the local school, sport and markets, with easy access to beaches and bushwalks.
Amenities & services
- St Marys Community Health Centre (rural hospital & emergency)
- St Marys District School (K–12)
- IGA supermarket & post office
- Pharmacy and GP/primary health services
- Cafes, bakery and St Marys Hotel (pub)
- Fuel station and basic retail
- Libraries Tasmania – St Marys Library & Online Access Centre (Main St, St Marys)
- Libraries Tasmania – St Helens Library (Tully St, St Helens)
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail (no train stations)
- Regional buses to Launceston and St Helens via Esk Hwy (e.g., Tassielink/Calows Coaches)
- Esk Highway (A4)
- St Marys Pass Road (A4) to Scamander
- Elephant Pass Road to Chain of Lagoons/Tasman Hwy (A3)
- Tasman Highway (A3) access via the passes
Lifestyle & recreation
- St Marys Sports Centre (golf and bowls)
- St Marys Recreation Ground, oval and tennis courts
- Bushwalks: St Patricks Head and South Sister
- Scenic drives and lookouts on St Marys Pass and Elephant Pass
- Surf and fishing beaches nearby at Scamander and Beaumaris
- St Marys Pass State Reserve
- St Patricks Head State Reserve
- Douglas-Apsley National Park (nearby)
- South Sister area (forest reserve)
Education context
Limited local options (small centre/family day care); more services in St Helens and Scamander within 30–40 minutes’ drive.
- University of Tasmania – Launceston (Newnham campus), approx 125km
- University of Tasmania – Inveresk campus (Launceston CBD), approx 125km
- University of Tasmania – Hobart (Sandy Bay campus), approx 215km