Browse Units & Apartments in Cressy
Cressy, TAS 7302
Overview
Cressy sits 35 km south‑west of Launceston, offering a relaxed lifestyle anchored by its reputation as Tasmania’s “Trout capital.” The surrounding rivers – Brumby’s Creek, the Weirs, Macquarie Lake and the Liffey – provide popular trout‑fishing spots, and the town hosts the annual Tasmanian Trout Expo. An extensive agricultural research facility operated by the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research adds a scientific edge to the region’s long‑standing wheat farms, while the inland oceanic climate brings cool winters and tepid summers, ideal for outdoor pursuits.
The town’s core includes a post office that has served the community since 1856 and historic buildings such as the original Cressy Hotel (1845). Residents enjoy easy access to Launceston via a short 35‑km drive and are within reach of nearby centres including Bishopsbourne, Bracknell, Liffey, Blackwood Creek, Poatina and Longford, creating a mix of rural dwellings and heritage homes that reflect Cressy’s 19th‑century roots.
Region type mix: Regional 94%, Metro 6%.
Streets in Cressy
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Street |
1424 m² |
≈ A$301,500 |
11 |
| Armstrongs Lane |
430318 m² |
≈ A$660,000 |
5 |
| Saundridge Road |
702 m² | - |
1 |