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| Locality | Birchs Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.18665 |
| Longitude | 147.22661 |
| Population | 93 |
| Density | 11.3 /km² |
| Area | 8.2 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 7162 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 35 km south-southwest |
Birchs Bay is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 93. The locality covers an area of 8.2 km², giving a population density of about 11.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km south-southwest of Hobart. Birchs Bay is located at 43.1867°S, 147.2266°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7162. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Birchs Bay unfolds along the southern reaches of the Huon River estuary, a gentle curve of coastline where land and water meet in a perpetual, hushed conversation. It lies 34.8 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 194°T), and is situated 12.8 km east-south-east of Cygnet. The shores are a mosaic of weathered pebbles and shells, smoothed by the patient working of the tide, giving way to low, rolling hills carpeted in a vibrant green that seems to deepen with the approaching dusk. Ancient eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like old parchment, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their branches reaching towards a sky that often carries the soft, diffused light of a southern autumn. The air here carries a faint, salty tang, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and a stillness that encourages the mind to wander, to listen to the whisper of the wind through the grass and the distant cry of a seabird.
Historically, this stretch of water was a vital artery for Indigenous peoples, a source of sustenance and a pathway for movement, a heritage that underpins the enduring connection to the land. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the abundant timber, establishing a quiet agricultural presence that still defines the character of Birchs Bay. The local economy, though modest, is anchored in this connection to the natural world, with small-scale farming and the cultivation of premium cool-climate produce forming the backbone of its enterprise. The waters of the bay, too, offer their bounty, supporting a small but dedicated fishing fleet that brings in the day's catch. The pace of life here is unhurried, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by the seasons and the tides, where neighbours know one another by sight and the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon is a daily ritual of profound beauty.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Birchs Bay, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -43.18665, 147.22661. 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 Birchs Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Birchs Bay includes the postcode (7162), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Birchs Bay 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. |