Primrose Sands, Tasmania
Primrose Sands is a sea-side locality of south-eastern Tasmania, near Sorell. It lies at the northern channel between Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay. Though primarily a holiday home community, it has a permanent population of 934. Over 50% of houses in Primrose are unoccupied most of the year. It is considered one of the more affordable suburbs of Hobart.
Primrose point, which lies in the township, was named 'Point Renard' by D'Entrecasteaux, on November 5, 1792, after his surgeon, Recherche. Its coordinates are: Latitude: -42°54'0.01", Longitude: 147°41'0"
The town is home to an Returned and Services League of Australia club, community center and a combined store and post office.
