The locality is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the town of New Norfolk.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 67 for the state suburb of Malbina.

[2] The locality was originally called Molesworth, but was changed to avoid confusion with other places.

[3] Sorell Creek forms the northern and eastern boundaries.

[4] Route C615 (Molesworth Road) runs through from north to south.