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| Locality | Forth |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.211 |
| Longitude | 146.22699 |
| Population | 680 |
| Density | 19.5 /km² |
| Area | 35.0 km² |
| Elevation | 163 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 207 km north-northwest |
Forth is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 680. The locality covers an area of 35.0 km², giving a population density of about 19.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 163 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km north-northwest of Hobart. Forth is located at 41.2110°S, 146.2270°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Forth spills out towards the Bass Strait, a place where the land exhales a gentle, salt-tinged breath. It lies 10.5 km west-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 248°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-east of Ulverstone. The terrain here is a study in soft curves and broad horizons, rolling hills that have been patiently coaxed into fertile paddocks by generations of hands. Ancient eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery sheets, stand sentinel along the boundaries, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. Down towards the coast, the land surrenders to a scattering of beaches, their sands often smoothed by the persistent caress of the tide, and the air carries the faint, briny tang of the sea. The light here, particularly as dusk begins to settle, paints the landscape in hues of soft ochre and lavender, a fleeting beauty that seems to linger just beyond reach.
The story of Forth is etched in the rich, dark soil that has sustained its people for well over a century. Originally shaped by farming and grazing, the surrounding countryside still hums with the quiet industry of agriculture, the golden heads of crops bowing in the breeze. The Forth River, a ribbon of silver that winds its way through the landscape, has long been a lifeblood, providing water and a sense of continuity. While the broader economy of the region has diversified, the agricultural roots remain deep, a grounding force in the community. Travellers passing through Forth often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a gentle rhythm that allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural world and the enduring character of this coastal haven.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forth, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.211, 146.22699. 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 Forth, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forth includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Forth 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. |