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| Locality | Collinsvale |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glenorchy City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.84031 |
| Longitude | 147.16902 |
| Population | 617 |
| Density | 23.6 /km² |
| Area | 26.2 km² |
| Elevation | 337 m |
| Postcode | 7012 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 14 km west-northwest |
Collinsvale is a locality in the Glenorchy City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 617. The locality covers an area of 26.2 km², giving a population density of about 23.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 337 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km west-northwest of Hobart. Collinsvale is located at 42.8403°S, 147.1690°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7012. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Collinsvale unfurls across a gentle slope where the land begins its slow descent towards the Derwent River, its character defined by the broad, open pastures that still dominate the vista. It lies 13.8 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.1 km west of Glenorchy. The air here carries a distinct coolness, a whisper from the higher reaches of the nearby foothills, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, softening the edges of the scattered farmhouses and the dark green of the grazing paddocks. The terrain is a study in subtle gradients, a landscape that invites a steady, unhurried pace, where the rustle of wind through the dry grasses and the distant bleating of sheep provide the dominant soundtrack. Here, the earth itself seems to hold a quiet patience, a testament to the enduring presence of agriculture.
The history of Collinsvale is deeply entwined with the fertile earth it inhabits, a legacy stretching back to the early colonial days when land grants encouraged farming and grazing. The local economy, while now diversified, still bears the indelible mark of these foundational industries, with many properties maintaining a focus on livestock and agricultural produce, a continuation of a long-held tradition. This enduring connection to the land fosters a particular kind of community spirit, one that values self-reliance and a deep understanding of the seasons. While not a place of grand monuments, Collinsvale possesses a distinctive charm in its quiet persistence, a living embodiment of Tasmania’s rural heritage, where the past is not so much a relic as it is a continuous thread woven through the fabric of everyday life.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Collinsvale, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.84031, 147.16902. 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 Collinsvale, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Collinsvale includes the postcode (7012), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenorchy City 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 Collinsvale 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. |