Browse property in Avoca

Overview

Avoca is a quiet rural locality in Tasmania’s Northern Midlands, with a modest population of 192 recorded in the 2021 census. Nestled on the banks of the South Esk River near the confluence with St Paul’s River, the village retains a farming‑focused lifestyle rooted in its 1830s settlement history. Historic landmarks such as St Thomas Anglican Church (1842), the mid‑19th‑century parish hall and the 1842 Union Hotel give the town a distinctive heritage ambience.

The Esk Highway (A4) and Royal George Road (C301) run directly through Avoca, providing easy links to Launceston, Longford and the surrounding north‑east region. Though the old mines have closed, the community remains supported by its agricultural lands and the river setting, offering a range of rural housing set among historic streetscapes. Nearby localities such as Rossarden, Fingal and Storys Creek lie within short driving distance.