Snug, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 43°04′0″S 147°16′0″E / 43.06667°S 147.26667°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
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| Location | |
| Established | 1840s |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 1,440 (2021 census) |
| Postcode | 7054 |
| Gazetted | 1965 |
Snug is a small coastal town on the Channel Highway, located 30 km (19 mi) south of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the shore of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, with views across the water to Bruny Island. At the 2021 census, Snug had a population of 1,440. The town is within the Kingborough Council area, though a small portion lies in the Huon Valley Council, and it is considered part of Greater Hobart.
Primarily a residential community for those working in Hobart and Kingborough, Snug also supports a modest tourism sector. Local amenities include a primary school, general store, supermarket, butcher, pub, community hall, churches, sports oval, caravan park, nursery, retirement home, and a playground. A monthly community market is held in the town.