Cranbrook, Tasmania


Cranbrook is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, in the Central east coast region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the town of Swansea. The 2016 census determined a population of 67 for the state suburb of Cranbrook.

History

The locality name is believed to be derived from a town in southern England, probably Cranbrook, Kent. That name was derived from Old English words for “a marsh of cranes”.

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south-west to north-east, and intersects with the C301 route within the locality.

Notable people