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| Locality | Magra |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.73182 |
| Longitude | 147.07853 |
| Population | 694 |
| Density | 24.8 /km² |
| Area | 28.0 km² |
| Elevation | 129 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 26 km northwest |
Magra is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 694. The locality covers an area of 28.0 km², giving a population density of about 24.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 129 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km northwest of Hobart. Magra is located at 42.7318°S, 147.0785°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Magra rests where the Derwent River’s embrace begins to loosen, its slopes unfurling like worn velvet towards the water. It lies 26.4 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 13.2 km west-north-west of Claremont. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of the valley floor, a fragrance mingled with the sharp, clean perfume of eucalyptus. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, wear a patchwork quilt of green paddocks and darker copses of bush, their contours suggesting a slow, deliberate sculpting by ancient forces. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, gilding the edges of the distant mountains and casting long, languid shadows across the fields. A quiet stillness often pervades the landscape, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional caw of a crow.
This land, long worked by generations, whispers of a past tied to the earth’s bounty. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone of Magra’s economy, the rich pastures sustaining herds that have been a familiar sight for decades, their gentle lowing a constant soundtrack to rural life. The fertile soils, nourished by the river, also lend themselves to market gardens, where rows of vegetables stretch towards the horizon, promising sustenance for neighbouring communities. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Magra’s character is defined by this deep connection to agriculture, a quiet resilience forged in the tending of the land. The presence of the Derwent, a constant, flowing artery, shapes the very pulse of Magra, offering a sense of continuity and a subtle, ever-present beauty.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magra, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.73182, 147.07853. 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 Magra, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Magra includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Magra 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. |