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| Locality | Kettering |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.12736 |
| Longitude | 147.22241 |
| Population | 769 |
| Density | 51.4 /km² |
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 7155 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 29 km south-southwest |
Kettering is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 769. The locality covers an area of 15.0 km², giving a population density of about 51.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km south-southwest of Hobart. Kettering is located at 43.1274°S, 147.2224°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7155. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kettering rests on the shores of the Huon River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its character shaped by the salty breath of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. It lies 28.6 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 198°T), and is situated 11.4 km south of Margate. The air here carries a crispness, a clean scent of sea spray and damp earth, particularly in the early mornings when mist often clings to the low hills that form a protective amphitheatre around the settlement. Farming properties, marked by neat rows of fruit trees and paddocks of grazing sheep, give way to pockets of native bushland, the colours of which shift with the seasons – vibrant greens in spring and summer, fading to ochre and rust in the cooler months. The waterfront itself is a working harbour, a jumble of jetties and moored vessels, where the weathered timber of boats speaks of countless journeys and the steady, unhurried rhythm of life dictated by the tides.
This locality, Kettering, has long been a gateway, its history tied to the sea and the fertile land that surrounds it. For generations, its economy has been sustained by the bounty of the river and the surrounding orchards, the sweet scent of apples and pears a familiar perfume in late summer. More recently, the quiet charm of Kettering has drawn a different kind of visitor, drawn to the natural beauty and the burgeoning wine industry that dots the neighbouring hillsides, its cellar doors offering a taste of the rich volcanic soil. The ferry terminal, a constant hum of activity, connects the mainland to Bruny Island, cementing Kettering's role as a vital link and a place of passage, a point where travellers pause to breathe in the coastal air before continuing their journey.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kettering, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -43.12736, 147.22241. 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 Kettering, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kettering includes the postcode (7155), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Kettering 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. |