Explore New Town, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the New Town, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Locality | New Town |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.85617 |
| Longitude | 147.30568 |
| Population | 6,004 |
| Density | 1504.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 7008 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 3 km north-northwest |
New Town is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,004. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 1504.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km north-northwest of Hobart. New Town is located at 42.8562°S, 147.3057°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7008. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
New Town unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, a tapestry of established gardens and quietly confident homes. It lies 3.5 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 327°T), and is situated 6.8 km north-north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit from backyard orchards, mingling with the crispness that often drifts from the nearby Derwent River. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, has a way of softening the edges of everything, casting long, warm shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the worn, grey footpaths. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, provide a verdant canopy that shifts and whispers with every breeze, creating a sense of calm permanence.
This locality, long a desirable residential area, traces its roots back to the early days of colonial settlement, evolving from agricultural land into a vibrant urban neighbourhood. Its economic character is now largely defined by its role as a thriving hub for local businesses and services, supporting a population that values its convenient access to the broader Hobart centre and its own distinct sense of place. The presence of notable institutions and the proximity to the natural beauty of the riverfront contribute to New Town's enduring appeal, a place where the echoes of its past are subtly felt in the rhythm of its present.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Town, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.85617, 147.30568. 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 Town, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for New Town 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 New Town 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. |