Franklin, 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 Franklin, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Franklin |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.08108 |
| Longitude | 146.97886 |
| Population | 1,061 |
| Density | 23.9 /km² |
| Area | 44.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 7113 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 36 km southwest |
Franklin is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,061. The locality covers an area of 44.4 km², giving a population density of about 23.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km southwest of Hobart. Franklin is located at 43.0811°S, 146.9789°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7113. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Franklin sits where the Huon River, a wide ribbon of dark water, begins its slow journey towards the sea, cradled by hills that are green with a stubborn, deep-seated life. It lies 36.0 km south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 232°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-west of Huonville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening apples, a constant reminder of the valley’s bounty. Houses, many with verandahs painted in cheerful, faded hues, spill down the slopes towards the riverbank, their gardens a riot of hollyhocks and hydrangeas. The land itself feels old, worn smooth by countless seasons, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a golden glaze over everything, softening the edges of the world.
The history of Franklin is etched into its very fabric, a story of timber, fruit, and resilience. Once a bustling hub for shipbuilding, the echoes of mallet on wood and the creak of timber still seem to linger in the quiet air. Today, the local economy thrives on the same fertile ground, with apple orchards and berry farms forming a colourful mosaic across the landscape. The river remains central, not just as a waterway but as a source of livelihood and a gentle artery for the town. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a welcome counterpoint to the world beyond, and the genuine warmth of the people who call Franklin home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, 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 Franklin, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Franklin includes the postcode (7113), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Huon Valley 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 Franklin 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. |