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| Locality | Bracknell |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.66023 |
| Longitude | 146.92091 |
| Population | 447 |
| Density | 7.1 /km² |
| Area | 62.7 km² |
| Elevation | 196 m |
| Postcode | 7302 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 140 km north-northwest |
Bracknell is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 447. The locality covers an area of 62.7 km², giving a population density of about 7.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 196 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km north-northwest of Hobart. Bracknell is located at 41.6602°S, 146.9209°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7302. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bracknell lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of Tasmania's Meander Valley, a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways and cloaked in a patchwork of verdant pastures and whispering eucalyptus forests. It lies 31.1 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 216°T), and is situated 28.3 km south-south-west of Riverside. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, particularly in the early mornings when a pearly mist often clings to the lower valleys, softening the edges of the surrounding countryside. Sunlight, when it breaks through, possesses a particular clarity, illuminating the rich, dark soil that promises bounty to those who work it. The Meander River, a silver thread through the land, meanders its unhurried course, its banks often fringed with weeping willows whose branches trail in the cool, clear water.
The history of Bracknell is deeply entwined with the fertile earth of the Meander Valley, a place where agriculture has long been the lifeblood of the community. Generations of farmers have worked this land, their efforts yielding a rich harvest of dairy, beef, and crops, a testament to the enduring spirit of rural Tasmania. The local economy, while rooted in its pastoral heritage, also embraces diversification, with small vineyards beginning to dot the neighbouring slopes, adding a newer, more sophisticated note to the traditional agricultural hum. This is a place where the pace of life feels measured, governed by the seasons and the quiet rhythm of country living, a stark contrast to the clamour of distant cities.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bracknell, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.66023, 146.92091. 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 Bracknell, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bracknell includes the postcode (7302), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Bracknell 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. |