Judbury, 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 Judbury, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Judbury |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.97462 |
| Longitude | 146.92499 |
| Population | 373 |
| Density | 3.1 /km² |
| Area | 119.3 km² |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Postcode | 7109 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 34 km west-southwest |
Judbury is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 373. The locality covers an area of 119.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 84 m above sea level. It lies approximately 34 km west-southwest of Hobart. Judbury is located at 42.9746°S, 146.9250°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7109. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Judbury lies at the cusp of the Huon Valley, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the forested ranges. It lies 34.4 km west-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 253°T), and is situated 12.3 km west-north-west of Huonville. Here, the air carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the sharp perfume of eucalypts, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, soft luminescence that seems to cling to the rounded hills. The landscape is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of towering gum trees and the darker, more secretive shapes of pine plantations, all framed by the distant, hazy blue of the mountains. A sense of quiet permanence imbues the scene, as if the very contours of the land have been shaped by a patient, geological hand, leading the eye towards the winding ribbon of the Huon River.
The history of Judbury is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once defined the Huon Valley, a legacy still visible in the weathered sheds and the enduring presence of sawmills that continue to hum with activity. This region, historically a hub for logging and apple orchards, now finds its economy diversifying, with a growing number of residents drawn to its tranquil setting and its proximity to outdoor pursuits. Local producers contribute to the area's reputation for fine food and wine, with small farms and vineyards dotting the surrounding countryside, offering a taste of the valley’s bounty. For the traveller, Judbury offers a glimpse into a Tasmania where the natural world remains the dominant force, its quiet streets and welcoming community a testament to a life lived in closer harmony with the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Judbury, 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 Judbury, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Judbury includes the postcode (7109), 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 Judbury 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. |