New Norfolk, 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 New Norfolk, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | New Norfolk |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.78244 |
| Longitude | 147.0586 |
| Population | 5,366 |
| Density | 291.9 /km² |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 24 km west-northwest |
New Norfolk is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,366. The locality covers an area of 18.4 km², giving a population density of about 291.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km west-northwest of Hobart. New Norfolk is located at 42.7824°S, 147.0586°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
New Norfolk rests in the embrace of the Derwent Valley, a landscape where rolling hills, softened by time and frequent rain, unfurl like bolts of emerald velvet. It lies 24.7 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 297°T), and is situated 13.4 km west of Claremont. The Derwent River, a broad, grey-green ribbon, threads its way through the valley floor, its current a steady whisper against the banks, carrying the reflections of a sky that often shifts from bruised twilight hues to the sharp, crystalline blue of a clear morning. Here, the air carries the clean, damp scent of fertile earth and eucalypt, a fragrance that clings to the skin and awakens the senses. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and weatherboard homes, seems to have grown organically from the land, its streets following the natural contours of the terrain, a quiet testament to its enduring presence.
The history of New Norfolk is etched deeply into its very foundations, a story of settlement and resilience that began with the arrival of Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples, the traditional custodians of this land. Later, it became a significant site for Van Diemen's Land Company and a hub for agricultural development, particularly hops, which once painted the surrounding fields with their distinctive green. The imposing architecture of the Willow Court Asylum, though now a relic of a different era, stands as a powerful reminder of the town's past, its imposing stone façade a stark contrast to the gentle curves of the valley. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of agriculture, with vineyards beginning to dot the hillsides, and a growing tourism sector drawn to the valley’s natural beauty and historical allure, the river itself a constant, living presence in the rhythm of New Norfolk life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Norfolk, 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 New Norfolk, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for New Norfolk 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 New Norfolk 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. |