Opossum Bay, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Opossum Bay Hobart, Tasmania
Beach at Opossum Bay
Opossum Bay Location in Hobart
Population	329 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	7023
Location	5 km (3 mi) N of South Arm 25 km (16 mi) SW of Lauderdale 37 km (23 mi) SE of Rosny Park
LGA(s)	Clarence
Region	Hobart
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal Division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Opossum Bay: Derwent River Derwent River Ralphs Bay Derwent River Opossum Bay Ralphs Bay Derwent River South Arm Ralphs Bay

Opossum Bay is a small, quiet place in Tasmania, Australia. It's part of the Clarence area, near Hobart. It's about 37 kilometers (23 miles) south-east of Rosny Park. In 2016, about 329 people lived there.

Opossum Bay is on the South Arm Peninsula, which is a bit outside of Hobart.

A Look Back in Time

The Opossum Bay Post Office opened in 1942. It helped people send letters and packages for many years. The post office eventually closed in 1980.

Where is Opossum Bay?

Opossum Bay is almost completely surrounded by water. The Derwent River is to its west and north. Ralphs Bay is on its eastern side.

Opossum Bay area as seen from Mount Wellington

The area around Gellibrand Point, Opossum Bay, and South Arm Town connects to the rest of the peninsula by a narrow strip of land. Because it's so close to the water, Opossum Bay often gets cool breezes from the sea in summer. This helps keep the area from getting too hot.

Getting Around

The main road in Opossum Bay is called South Arm Road (also known as the B33 route). This road comes from the south-east and goes north into the town. It ends there, connecting the community to other places.

Famous People from Opossum Bay

• Brian Ritchie is a well-known musician. He is the bass guitarist for the famous band called Violent Femmes.