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| Locality | Norwood |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Launceston City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.46018 |
| Longitude | 147.18159 |
| Population | 3,587 |
| Density | 972.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Postcode | 7250 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 159 km north |
Norwood is a locality in the Launceston City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,587. The locality covers an area of 3.7 km², giving a population density of about 972.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 62 m above sea level. It lies approximately 159 km north of Hobart. Norwood is located at 41.4602°S, 147.1816°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Norwood rests in a gentle hollow, cradled by rolling hills that soften the edges of the Tasmanian landscape. It lies 4.6 km south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-east of Newnham. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a clean, crisp fragrance that speaks of proximity to open country. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the darker hues of scattered woodland, stretch out towards the horizon, their boundaries defined by weathered fences. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that pool in the valleys, imbuing the scene with a quiet, luminous glow. The sounds of Norwood are muted – the distant bleating of sheep, the murmur of a passing car, the occasional call of a kookaburra – all contributing to a sense of peaceful seclusion.
The history of Norwood is intricately tied to the fertile soil and the steady pulse of agriculture. This was a land shaped by early settlers, drawn by its promise of sustenance, and the echoes of their labour can still be felt in the enduring patterns of the countryside. The local economy, though diversified, retains a strong connection to the land, with farming and grazing forming the bedrock of its character. Occasionally, a more modern enterprise will emerge, a small vineyard perhaps, or a specialist producer, but the prevailing rhythm is one of continuity and a deep respect for the traditional ways. Norwood’s distinctive charm lies in this unpretentious grounding, a place where the passage of time feels measured not by hurried clocks, but by the changing seasons and the persistent growth of the fields.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norwood, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.46018, 147.18159. 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 Norwood, in the Launceston City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Norwood includes the postcode (7250), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Launceston 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 Norwood 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. |