It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-east of the city of Launceston.

The 2016 census determined a population of 363 for the state suburb of Underwood.

[3] The B81 route (Lilydale Road) enters from the south-west and runs through to the north before exiting.

Route B83 (Pipers River Road) starts at an intersection with B81 in the south-west corner and exits to the north.

Route C824 (Prossers Road) starts at an intersection with B81 and exits to the south-east.