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| Locality | Lenah Valley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.86968 |
| Longitude | 147.27552 |
| Population | 5,880 |
| Density | 696.7 /km² |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Elevation | 209 m |
| Postcode | 7008 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 4 km west-northwest |
Lenah Valley is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,880. The locality covers an area of 8.4 km², giving a population density of about 696.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 209 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km west-northwest of Hobart. Lenah Valley is located at 42.8697°S, 147.2755°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7008. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lenah Valley rests in a verdant embrace, a landscape sculpted by the gentle slopes of Mount Wellington, its highest ridges often dusted with a fleeting white. It lies 4.6 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 288°T), and is situated 7.2 km north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the ancient forests that climb the mountain’s flanks, their shadows stretching long in the late afternoon sun. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees, meander through the suburbs, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds that rustle a quiet song with every breeze. The low hum of suburban life is a gentle counterpoint to the distant calls of native birds, a harmonious blend that speaks of peaceful coexistence between human habitation and the wild heart of Tasmania.
This valley’s story is one of quiet growth, evolving from its agricultural roots towards a more diversified character. Historically, the surrounding land was a patchwork of farms and orchards, the rich soil yielding abundant produce that fed Hobart and beyond. Today, while pockets of that pastoral heritage remain, the local economy is a blend of residential living and small businesses, catering to the needs of its inhabitants. Lenah Valley is also known for its proximity to significant educational institutions, drawing a steady stream of students and academics who contribute to its intellectual vibrancy. The sense of community is palpable, a shared understanding forged through the everyday rhythms of school runs, local markets, and neighbours tending their gardens under the watchful gaze of the mountain.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lenah Valley, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.86968, 147.27552. 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 Lenah Valley, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lenah Valley includes the postcode (7008), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart 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 Lenah Valley 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. |