It is located about 54 kilometres (34 mi) south-west of the town of Launceston.

The 2016 census determined a population of 106 for the state suburb of Quamby Brook.

[2] The watershed of the Cluan Tiers forms part of the north-eastern boundary.

[3] The C502 route (Bogan Road) passes through from north to south.

The C503 route (Quamby Brook Road) starts at an intersection with C502 and runs to the north-west corner, where it exits.