Browse houses in Opossum Bay

Overview

Opossum Bay is a quiet, rural‑residential enclave on the South Arm Peninsula, about 37 km south‑east of Rosny Park and on the outskirts of Hobart. At the 2016 census it recorded 329 residents, many of whom enjoy sea‑breezed summers thanks to the surrounding Derwent River and Ralphs Bay. The locality is framed by Opossum Bay Beach, Glenvar Beach and nearby Musks and Mitchells Beaches, while the South‑east Tasmania Important Bird Area lies just a short distance away, offering outdoor recreation and wildlife spotting.

The community is accessed mainly via the B33 South Arm Road, which enters from the south‑east and terminates in the town, linking Opossum Bay to the broader peninsula. Housing is predominantly low‑density, rural‑residential dwellings set among coastal bushland and open water views. Proximity to natural attractions such as Halfmoon Bay, South Arm Beach and the heritage Gellibrand Vault adds cultural and leisure options for residents.