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| Locality | Geilston Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.82938 |
| Longitude | 147.35415 |
| Population | 2,935 |
| Density | 398.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 7015 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 6 km north-northeast |
Geilston Bay is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,935. The locality covers an area of 7.4 km², giving a population density of about 398.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km north-northeast of Hobart. Geilston Bay is located at 42.8294°S, 147.3542°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7015. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Geilston Bay unfolds with a gentle embrace of the Derwent River's edge, a quiet sweep of coastline where the land dips and rises in soft swells. It lies 6.2 km north-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.1 km north of Sandy Bay. The air here carries a faint, briny tang, a constant whisper of the water that laps at its shores, and the light often softens to a pearly grey as the day draws to a close. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle contrasts: patches of well-tended gardens, their colours muted by the coastal mist, give way to more untamed scrubland that clings to the slopes, a testament to the resilience of native flora. The harbour itself is a placid expanse, reflecting the sky in a mirror of shifting hues, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant sail hints at the life that moves across its surface.
Historically, Geilston Bay’s narrative is tied to the fertile lands that attracted early settlers, a place where agriculture, particularly the cultivation of apples and pears, once flourished, leaving behind a legacy of stone walls and remnants of old orchards. The local economy today is more diversified, with a significant proportion of residents commuting to neighbouring centres, yet a distinct sense of local enterprise persists. The marina, a modern addition, speaks to a continuing connection with the water, a source of both livelihood and recreation, drawing a steady stream of visitors who come to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Geilston Bay retains a character of quiet contentment, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the ebb and flow of the tide, a peaceful corner of Clarence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Geilston Bay, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.82938, 147.35415. 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 Geilston Bay, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Geilston Bay includes the postcode (7015), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence 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 Geilston Bay 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. |