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| Locality | Beaconsfield |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.21139 |
| Longitude | 146.75771 |
| Population | 1,258 |
| Density | 14.3 /km² |
| Area | 88.0 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 7270 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 192 km north-northwest |
Beaconsfield is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,258. The locality covers an area of 88.0 km², giving a population density of about 14.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km north-northwest of Hobart. Beaconsfield is located at 41.2114°S, 146.7577°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7270. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Beaconsfield rests on the eastern bank of the Tamar River, a quiet settlement where the land slopes gently towards the water, its contours softened by time and the persistent Tasmanian light. It lies 34.9 km east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 97°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-west of Beauty Point. The air here carries a faint salt tang from the estuary, a subtle reminder of the ocean's proximity, while inland, rolling paddocks are punctuated by hardy gums and the occasional cluster of grazing sheep, their fleece catching the sun like scattered pearls. The sky above Beaconsfield often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, a canvas where clouds drift with an almost deliberate slowness, casting fleeting shadows across the varied greens and browns of the landscape. The river, a broad, silver ribbon, dictates the character of the place, its currents whispering tales of journeys past and present.
The history of Beaconsfield is deeply entwined with the rich veins of tin that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early fortunes and left an indelible mark on its character. The echoes of the mines, though now largely silent, still resonate in the stories told by its long-time residents, a sturdy folk who have weathered boom and bust with a quiet resilience. The local economy, while no longer solely reliant on the earth's hidden treasures, retains a connection to the land, with agriculture and a burgeoning viticulture adding new layers to its rural identity. The Tamar River, once a highway for the tin barges, now serves as a gentle artery for pleasure craft and occasional fishing boats, its waters reflecting the changing hues of the sky as the day draws to a close, painting the scene in soft, watercolour strokes.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beaconsfield, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.21139, 146.75771. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Beaconsfield, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Beaconsfield includes the postcode (7270), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Beaconsfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |