Carlton, 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 Carlton, in the Sorell Council local government area.
| Locality | Carlton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Sorell Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.85524 |
| Longitude | 147.66167 |
| Population | 996 |
| Density | 104.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 7173 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 27 km east |
Carlton is a locality in the Sorell Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 996. The locality covers an area of 9.5 km², giving a population density of about 104.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km east of Hobart. Carlton is located at 42.8552°S, 147.6617°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7173. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Carlton sprawls across rolling country, its fields a patchwork of ochre and emerald under a sky that often holds a hint of coastal mist. It lies 27.3 km east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 84°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-east of Sorell. The air here carries the scent of salt from the nearby Channel, mingled with the earthy perfume of damp soil and the sharp tang of eucalyptus. Sheep graze placidly on slopes that descend towards the water, their white fleeces stark against the muted greens and browns. The roads, mostly unsealed, wind between properties, each with its own weathered fence line and scattered collection of farm buildings, hinting at generations of quiet toil. The light at dusk here has a particular softness, a pale gold that bleeds across the western horizon, imbuing the landscape with a sense of profound peace.
This corner of Tasmania has a history deeply rooted in the land, its early economy built upon the bounty of grazing and agriculture. The fertile soil, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, still supports thriving sheep farms and a scattering of vineyards, their orderly rows a more recent addition to the pastoral scene. The proximity to the Derwent Estuary and the Channel has always influenced Carlton's character, offering a pathway for trade and a connection to the wider world, even as the settlement maintained its independent spirit. While grand historical estates are few, the enduring presence of sturdy, functional farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery speak of a continuous local economy, one that has weathered its share of challenges and adapted to changing times. The rhythm of life in Carlton is measured, dictated more by the seasons and the needs of the land than by the frantic pulse of urban centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carlton, 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 Carlton, in the Sorell Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carlton includes the postcode (7173), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Sorell 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 Carlton 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. |