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| Locality | Sandy Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.9108 |
| Longitude | 147.34375 |
| Population | 11,727 |
| Density | 1697.1 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 7005 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 4 km south-southeast |
Sandy Bay is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of 11,727. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 1697.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south-southeast of Hobart. Sandy Bay is located at 42.9108°S, 147.3438°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7005. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sandy Bay unfolds along the D'Entrecasteaux Channel's edge, a stretch of coastline where the gentle curve of the bay meets the rolling hills of Hobart's southern flank. It lies 3.4 km south-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 159°T), and is situated 10.3 km south-east of Glenorchy. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of salt mixed with the subtle perfume of flowering gums, a constant reminder of its maritime embrace. Sunlight, often diffused by a veil of sea mist, paints the water in shifting shades of pewter and turquoise, illuminating the dark, smooth stones that line the foreshore. The land rises behind the bay, a patchwork of manicured lawns and established trees, hinting at the comfortable dwellings that overlook the water, their rooftops catching the afternoon light like scattered jewels. The rhythm of the day is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide, a quiet pulse beneath the murmur of distant traffic and the occasional cry of a seabird.
This is a place where the echoes of a pastoral past still resonate, though the land is now largely given over to residential living and the hum of commerce. Once, sheep grazed these slopes, their wool a vital commodity that helped build the prosperity of Hobart and beyond. The D'Entrecasteaux Channel, a historic waterway, served as a conduit for trade and exploration, and its waters have long sustained a modest fishing fleet, their colourful boats bobbing near the shore. Today, Sandy Bay's economy is more diversified, relying on the services sector and the steady flow of visitors drawn to its attractive setting. Its proximity to the city centre means it retains a sophisticated character, yet the quiet charm of its beachside promenade and the easy-going nature of its residents speak of a life lived at a more human pace.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sandy Bay, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.9108, 147.34375. 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 Sandy Bay, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sandy Bay includes the postcode (7005), 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 Sandy Bay 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. |