Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Hamilton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.54733 |
| Longitude | 146.84969 |
| Population | 212 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 129.3 km² |
| Elevation | 162 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 54 km northwest |
Hamilton is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 212. The locality covers an area of 129.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 162 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km northwest of Hobart. Hamilton is located at 42.5473°S, 146.8497°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hamilton rests in a broad, fertile valley, its character shaped by the surrounding, gently rolling hills that cradle it like an old secret. It lies 54.0 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 313°T), and is situated 27.8 km north-west of Magra. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of pasture and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring agricultural heart. Brooding, often mist-shrouded peaks rise in the distance, their slopes a patchwork of dark forest and pale, sun-bleached tussock, hinting at the wilder country that lies beyond the immediate reach of settlement. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, painting the weathered facades of the older buildings in hues of honey and ochre, a quiet testament to the enduring human presence.
This is a place whose fortunes have long been tied to the land, where sheep graze in vast paddocks, their fleeces a significant contribution to the local economy. Hamilton’s history is etched into its very streets, a legacy of pastoral pioneers and the steady, unhurried development that followed. The Derwent River, a vital artery for the region, flows nearby, its presence a subtle but constant murmur beneath the surface of everyday life, influencing the very texture of the landscape. While agriculture remains its backbone, a growing appreciation for its natural beauty and heritage now draws a different kind of traveller, one seeking the quiet authenticity of Tasmania’s heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Hamilton 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. |