Home to Australia's first casino, Wrest Point, and to the main University of Tasmania campus, Sandy Bay is a large up-market residential area. Modern luxury homes with panoramic views sit next to older gracious homes in established tree lined streets. Renowned for its stylish boutiques, Sandy Bay has a choice of private schools, shops and hotels. Stretching from the Derwent River waterfront to hilltop heights, views span right across Hobart's eastern shore.  With a number of beaches and sailing clubs to choose from, Sandy Bay is a much sought after district.

A major residential suburb of Hobart, Taroona sits between Sandy Bay and Kingston. Most homes have impressive views of the Derwent River while only being an estimated 15 minutes from Hobart's CBD. With the name derived from the Aboriginal word meaning, 'seashell', Taroona has a beachside feel because of its widely accessible water outlook.