George Town, 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 George Town, in the George Town Council local government area.
| Locality | George Town |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | George Town Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.09115 |
| Longitude | 146.88449 |
| Population | 4,257 |
| Density | 40.6 /km² |
| Area | 104.7 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7253 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 202 km north |
George Town is a locality in the George Town Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,257. The locality covers an area of 104.7 km², giving a population density of about 40.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 202 km north of Hobart. George Town is located at 41.0911°S, 146.8845°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7253. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
George Town rests on the eastern shores of the Tamar River estuary, a place where the broad sweep of the water meets the rolling green of the Tasmanian landscape. It lies 43.6 km north-north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 331°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-east of Beauty Point. The air here carries a keen, salty tang, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Bass Strait, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, almost pearlescent glow across the weathered fibro houses and the sturdy brick buildings that line its main streets. Beyond the town’s immediate embrace, the land rises gently, a patchwork of grazing paddocks and pockets of native bushland, the distant hills often softened by a fine mist or the hazy shimmer of a warm day. The rhythm of George Town is one of quiet persistence, a place where the tides dictate more than just the shoreline; they seem to set the pace for the days, a gentle ebb and flow that carries a sense of enduring connection to the water.
The history of George Town is deeply entwined with the early days of European settlement in Van Diemen's Land, serving as an important strategic point and a hub for trade and administration in its formative years. For a time, it was even envisioned as the colony's capital, a testament to its commanding position at the mouth of the Tamar. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from its maritime links, with fishing boats still dotting the harbour, and its agricultural hinterland, where sheep and cattle graze on the fertile pastures. The nearby Beaconsfield Mine, though its most active days are past, has left an indelible mark on the region's identity and economy, a silent monument to the earth's hidden riches. Visitors are drawn to the town’s historic precinct, with its preserved buildings offering glimpses into a bygone era, and to the surrounding natural beauty, including the dramatic coastline and the tranquil waters of the estuary, a constant invitation to explore.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of George Town, 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 George Town, in the George Town Council local government area.
Detailed location data for George Town includes the postcode (7253), telephone area code (03), and local government area (George Town 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 George Town 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. |