Tranmere is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Clarence in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-east of the town of Rosny Park. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1701 for the state suburb of Tranmere.[1] It is a suburb of greater Hobart. It is accessed from, and shares a border with Howrah, which lies to its north. Rokeby lies to its east.

Tranmere Hobart, Tasmania
Tranmere
Coordinates	42°55′22″S 147°24′59″E
Population	1,701 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7018
Location	9 km (6 mi) SE of Rosny Park
LGA(s)	City of Clarence
Region	Hobart
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Tranmere: Howrah Howrah Rokeby River Derwent Tranmere Rokeby River Derwent River Derwent Rokeby

Tranmere is a riverside suburb, with views across the Derwent River to the Hobart city centre.

History

Tranmere was gazetted as a locality in 1970. It may have been named for a ship which brought livestock from England in 1827.[2]

Geography

The waters of the River Derwent estuary form the western and southern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B33 (South Arm Highway) passes to the north. From there, Oceana Drive and Tranmere Road provide access to the locality.[2][4]

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