Old Beach is a residential community on the eastern shore of the River Derwent, between the Bridgewater crossing and Hobart’s inner suburbs. Its river views sit within an everyday suburban landscape.

River and ranges

Public foreshore areas look across the Derwent towards Austins Ferry, with the Meehan Range behind the suburb. Tides, shallow water and private shoreline limit informal access.

Old Beach seen across the Derwent from Austins Ferry
The suburb faces the western shore across a broad reach of river.JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A growing suburb

Housing has expanded around older rural properties and roads. Drive slowly on local streets and use signed reserves rather than vacant land or private tracks.

Homes and streets at Old Beach
Modern residential growth defines much of the locality.Graeme Bartlett, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Short local connections

Old Beach suits a short river stop on the way to Bellerive, Risdon or the Derwent Valley. It is not a substitute for a dedicated heritage or wilderness destination.