Electrona, 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 Electrona, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Electrona |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.05344 |
| Longitude | 147.25765 |
| Population | 370 |
| Density | 260.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 7054 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 20 km south-southwest |
Electrona is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 370. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 260.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km south-southwest of Hobart. Electrona is located at 43.0534°S, 147.2577°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7054. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Electrona rests on the shores of the Derwent River estuary, its character shaped by the gentle curve of the coastline and the rise of the neighbouring hills. It lies 19.9 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 197°T), and is situated 10.2 km south-south-west of Kingston. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries the distinct, clean scent of salt and damp earth, a reminder of the proximity to the water and the fertile land that slopes away from it. Low-slung houses, painted in muted colours to blend with the landscape, are scattered amongst established gardens, their mature trees providing a dappled shade on warmer days. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transitions, from the flat, inviting foreshore to the more undulating slopes that offer wider vistas of the water and the distant mountains.
The story of Electrona is one of quiet industry and resourceful beginnings, with its early days intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside. For generations, the land has been worked, yielding crops and supporting livestock, a tradition that still underpins the local economy, though it has diversified considerably. The waters of the estuary have also played their part, historically providing sustenance and later becoming a focal point for recreational pursuits, drawing visitors and locals alike to its sheltered bays. While no grand monuments define Electrona, its distinctiveness lies in this enduring connection to the land and sea, a character that has been patiently cultivated over time, much like the sturdy trees that grace its gardens.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Electrona, 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 Electrona, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Electrona includes the postcode (7054), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Electrona 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. |