Smithton, 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 Smithton, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Smithton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.84462 |
| Longitude | 145.13735 |
| Population | 3,815 |
| Density | 41.7 /km² |
| Area | 91.6 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 290 km northwest |
Smithton is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,815. The locality covers an area of 91.6 km², giving a population density of about 41.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km northwest of Hobart. Smithton is located at 40.8446°S, 145.1373°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Smithton rests on the northern coast of Tasmania, a place where the rich, dark soil meets the often-grey expanse of Bass Strait. It lies 107.6 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 290°T), and is situated 15.6 km south-west of Stanley. The landscape here is a verdant embrace, a patchwork of dairy pastures and potato fields that roll gently towards the coast, punctuated by stands of native forest. The air carries the distinct tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea. Even on a clear day, a certain softness pervades the light, lending a muted beauty to the rolling hills and the clustered roofs of the town centre. The Arthur River, a significant waterway, threads its way through this fertile country, its banks often fringed with willows and the murmur of its passage a constant, subtle soundtrack.
This is a region deeply rooted in agriculture, its economy historically built on the back of dairy cows and the crisp, white flesh of potatoes, a heritage evident in the broad fields and the sturdy farmhouses. The legacy of cedar logging also lingers, a testament to the dense forests that once cloaked these lands and the timber mills that provided livelihoods for generations. Smithton, as the main centre for the Circular Head region, acts as a vital hub for the surrounding farming communities, its shops and services catering to the needs of a populace accustomed to the rhythms of the land. While the primary industries remain strong, a growing awareness of the region's natural attractions, from the windswept beaches to the nearby Tarkine wilderness, hints at a diversifying future, one that embraces both the enduring strength of its agricultural past and the quiet allure of its coastal setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithton, 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 Smithton, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithton includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Smithton 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. |