Tasmania location profile
Warrane TAS 7018
Warrane is an established residential suburb on Hobart’s Eastern Shore in the City of Clarence, offering affordable housing and convenient access to services. It appeals to families and first-home buyers with proximity to Eastlands, schools, and quick links over the Tasman Bridge to the CBD.
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Why families consider Warrane
A practical, working-class to mid-income area with a mix of young families, trades, students attending nearby TAFE, and long-term residents. Lifestyle is convenient and car-friendly with strong bus links, major retail in adjacent Rosny Park, and easy access to parks and coastal recreation.
Amenities & services
- Eastlands Shopping Centre (nearby Rosny Park)
- Local supermarkets and homemaker/retail precincts
- Clarence Integrated Care Centre (Rosny Park) and GP/dental clinics
- Cafes, takeaways and casual dining around Rosny/Bellerive
- TasTAFE Clarence Campus (Warrane)
- Rosny Library (Rosny Park)
- Hobart Library (Hobart CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Metro Tasmania bus services to Hobart CBD and Eastern Shore suburbs
- Tasman Highway (A3) via Tasman Bridge
- Cambridge Road connections to Bellerive/Howrah
- Mornington Road and Flagstaff Gully Link
- Shared path access to Tasman Bridge for cycling
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waverley Flora Park bushwalking tracks
- Warrane Sports Ground and local ovals
- Clarence Mountain Bike Park (nearby Mornington)
- Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Beach (nearby)
- Village Cinemas Eastlands and Rosny Park entertainment
- Waverley Flora Park
- Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area
- Wentworth Park (nearby Howrah)
- Clarence Foreshore Trail (nearby coastal sections)
Education context
Multiple long day care, family day care and OSHC options in Warrane and adjacent Rosny Park/Howrah; places generally available with advance booking, though infant rooms can have waitlists.
- University of Tasmania – Sandy Bay campus (via Tasman Bridge, ~10–15 minutes by car off-peak)
- University of Tasmania city campuses including The Hedberg/creative arts (Hobart CBD)