Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Richmond |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.73626 |
| Longitude | 147.41734 |
| Population | 1,474 |
| Density | 16.4 /km² |
| Area | 89.8 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 7025 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 18 km north-northeast |
Richmond is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,474. The locality covers an area of 89.8 km², giving a population density of about 16.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km north-northeast of Hobart. Richmond is located at 42.7363°S, 147.4173°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7025. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Richmond rests in a cradle of green, where the Coal River meanders through fertile plains before meeting the broader waterway. It lies 17.8 km north-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 24°T), and is situated 12.2 km north-north-east of Lindisfarne. The land here is a patchwork of well-tended fields, their colours shifting with the seasons, bordered by stands of gum trees that catch the softened light of the Tasmanian sky. Rolling hills rise gently to the north and west, their slopes often dusted with the hazy purple of distant heather, and the air carries a clean, crisp scent, hinting at the cool southern latitudes. The character of Richmond is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the surrounding natural beauty offers a constant, subtle reassurance.
The history of Richmond is deeply etched into its stone buildings, a tangible link to a colonial past that shaped its identity. Established as a military outpost and later a significant agricultural centre, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding farms and orchards, the rich soil yielding apples, berries, and fine wool. The iconic Richmond Bridge, a stone archway that has spanned the Coal River for generations, stands as a testament to the early ingenuity and labour that built this locality, its weathered surfaces whispering tales of travellers and trade. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Richmond also draws visitors keen to explore its heritage buildings, its quiet streets, and the nearby natural attractions that punctuate the landscape, offering a glimpse into a Tasmania that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Richmond includes the postcode (7025), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence 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 Richmond 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. |