Living in Tasmania

Tasmania offers an enviable lifestyle. It is the smallest Australian state, but it has all of the services and facilities offered by the larger cities. Tasmanians enjoy the benefits of a city lifestyle but have easy access to pristine beaches, mountain rivers, lakes and national parks.

Population Centres

There are four major population centres - Hobart (Tasmania's Capital City), Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Tasmanians have a dynamic arts culture including music, movies, galleries and theatre. They also have a strong sporting tradition and facilities to match.

Climate

The surrounding oceans give Tasmania a moderate climate and four distinct seasons. Summer (December - February is the season of fun and festivals. The Taste of Tasmania draws visitors from all around the world. In Autumn (March - May) the landscape gives way to a collage of colour as the tree lined streets and the States beautiful produce is at its best. In Winter (June - August) you'll see a dusting of snow on the high peaks, days often open to beautiful clear blue skies and you can see for miles. In Spring (September - November) the surrounding hills turn green and lush and the gardens take on a new lustre.

Education

The state has 218 public schools and colleges. The University of Tasmania has campuses around the state. You can studystudying traditional courses and those matched to Tasmania's characteristics, such as Antarctic and Southern Ocean studies, agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, mining, forestry and environment and wilderness studies.

With a comfortable climate, relaxed lifestyle, quality education, job opportunities and beautiful environment Tasmania is an ideal place to live.

Tasmania offers a range of leisure activities including bushwalking, kayaking and fishing