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| Locality | Brighton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Brighton Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.6984 |
| Longitude | 147.22203 |
| Population | 4,008 |
| Density | 129.2 /km² |
| Area | 31.0 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 22 km north-northwest |
Brighton is a locality in the Brighton Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,008. The locality covers an area of 31.0 km², giving a population density of about 129.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km north-northwest of Hobart. Brighton is located at 42.6984°S, 147.2220°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brighton, Tasmania, unfolds with a gentle embrace of rolling hills that slope towards the glimmering Derwent River estuary. It lies 22.2 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.7 km north of Claremont. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, where fertile plains are punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts, their grey-green foliage rustling in the often-brisk sea breezes. Farmland, meticulously divided by weathered fences, stretches towards the horizon, a patchwork quilt of pasture and cultivated fields, while the air itself carries a subtle tang of salt and damp earth, especially after a rain shower. The character of Brighton is one of quiet industry, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky, often a vast canvas of shifting clouds, seems to hold an ancient, watchful stillness.
The history of Brighton is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity for generations, its fertile soils proving ideal for grazing and cropping. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of productive land, established a community that has retained a strong connection to its rural roots, a sense of continuity evident in the enduring farmsteads and the weathered charm of its older buildings. The local economy, while diversified, still leans heavily on the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with a notable presence of viticulture contributing to Tasmania's burgeoning wine industry, the neat rows of vines a more recent, yet welcome, addition to the traditional agricultural tapestry. The presence of the Derwent River, a vital artery for transport and sustenance historically, continues to influence the rhythm of life, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky and offering a constant, soothing presence to the neighbouring communities.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brighton, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.6984, 147.22203. 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 Brighton, in the Brighton Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brighton includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Brighton Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Brighton 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. |