Bridport, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bridport, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Bridport |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.02761 |
| Longitude | 147.41208 |
| Population | 1,438 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 326.7 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 7262 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 206 km north |
Bridport is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,438. The locality covers an area of 326.7 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 206 km north of Hobart. Bridport is located at 41.0276°S, 147.4121°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7262. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bridport rests where the land gently slopes towards the northern Tasmanian coast, a collection of weathered buildings and wide, unpaved verges that speak of a slower pace. It lies 50.6 km north-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 27°T), and is situated 18.3 km north-north-west of Scottsdale. The air here is often thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to Bass Strait. Rolling hills, a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre-coloured soil, form a soft backdrop to the small settlement, their contours softened by the diffused light that often filters through a pale, coastal sky. The streets, when they can be distinguished from the surrounding countryside, feel quiet, punctuated only by the rumble of a ute or the occasional call of a seabird.
This is a place shaped by the sea and by the land's enduring capacity for sustenance. Bridport's history is tied to the broader agricultural development of Tasmania's north-east, with sheep grazing and cropping forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The sheltered waters of its harbour, though modest, once served a vital role in transporting wool and produce, a quiet echo of busier days. Today, the local economy continues to lean into its agricultural roots, while also embracing the subtle draw of tourism, particularly for those seeking coastal tranquility and access to the region's burgeoning wine industry and the renowned Barnbougle Dunes golf course. The distinctive colour of the sand on the nearby beaches, a pale, almost ethereal hue, hints at the unique geological makeup of the coastline, a quiet beauty that has drawn people here for centuries.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bridport, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bridport, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bridport includes the postcode (7262), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Bridport 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. |