The locality is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of the town of Kingston.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 442 for the state suburb of Lower Snug.

[1] Lower Snug is also part of the Greater Hobart statistical area.

[3] The waters of North-West Bay form part of the northern boundary.

[4] Route B68 (Channel Highway) runs through from north to south.