The Mersey River forms part of its western boundary, and the Bass Highway passes through from south to north-west.

[3] The area during this time had a blacksmith, wheelwright, bootmaker, flour mill, butcher, post office and police station.

The C153 route (Native Plains Road) runs south from the north-western end to Railton.

The C704 route (Oppenheims Road) runs north and east from the northern extremity to Harford, and from there provides access to many localities, including Port Sorell.

The C706 route (East Sassafras Road) runs east within Sassafras and then north to Harford, while the C713 route (Chapel Road) runs north from the centre to Harford.