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| Locality | Mount Nelson |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.92099 |
| Longitude | 147.3213 |
| Population | 2,426 |
| Density | 413.3 /km² |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Elevation | 289 m |
| Postcode | 7007 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 4 km south |
Mount Nelson is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,426. The locality covers an area of 5.9 km², giving a population density of about 413.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 289 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south of Hobart. Mount Nelson is located at 42.9210°S, 147.3213°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7007. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Nelson rises as a gentle, verdant hump against the Tasmanian sky, a landscape softened by the persistent kiss of ocean air. It lies 4.3 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 188°T), and is situated 2.2 km west-south-west of Sandy Bay. Its slopes are a tapestry of resilient scrub and hardy eucalypts, their leaves catching the light in a way that suggests secrets whispered on the wind. The terrain here is not dramatic; rather, it’s a patient unfolding of earth, a place where the land breathes a steady rhythm, occasionally punctuated by the sharp, bright calls of unseen birds. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a refreshing clarity that hints at the proximity of vast, unblemished waters, and the very soil beneath one’s feet feels ancient, bearing the quiet weight of countless seasons.
This patch of earth, Mount Nelson, carries the echoes of those who have walked it before, a history woven not with grand pronouncements but with the quiet industry of sustenance. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty through careful cultivation and grazing, its economy tied to the earth's patient generosity. The nearby waters, a constant presence, have historically offered their own rich harvest, shaping the lives and livelihoods of those who call this place home. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Mount Nelson possesses a distinct character, a self-contained world where the pace of life is measured by the turning of the sun and the changing hues of the sky, a quiet testament to enduring connection with the natural world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Nelson, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.92099, 147.3213. 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 Mount Nelson, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Nelson includes the postcode (7007), 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 Mount Nelson 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. |