White Beach, 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 White Beach, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | White Beach |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.14083 |
| Longitude | 147.72131 |
| Population | 267 |
| Density | 8.7 /km² |
| Area | 30.8 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 7184 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 43 km southeast |
White Beach is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 267. The locality covers an area of 30.8 km², giving a population density of about 8.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km southeast of Hobart. White Beach is located at 43.1408°S, 147.7213°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7184. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
White Beach unfolds as a quiet embrace of coastline, its sands a pale whisper against the insistent blue of the Tasman Sea. It lies 43.0 km south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 132°T), and is situated 26.5 km south-east of Sandford. The land here is an interplay of gentle slopes and rocky outcrops, a rugged beauty softened by the tenacious scrub that clings to the wind-swept earth. The air carries the bracing tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, golden hue across the weathered surfaces of the few scattered dwellings. The rhythm of life in White Beach is dictated less by clocks and more by the ebb and flow of the tides and the slow turning of the seasons, a deliberate unhurriedness that permeates the very atmosphere.
The history of White Beach is a tale woven from the sea and the land's bounty, its economy long tied to the fisheries that once thrived in its sheltered waters. While commercial fishing has diminished, a deep connection to the ocean remains, evident in the small boats pulled up on shore and the families who still cast a line for their supper. The surrounding countryside, though not extensively farmed, supports a scattering of smallholdings where hardy souls cultivate produce in spite of the coastal winds. The legacy of early settlers is etched into the landscape, their resilience a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their home in this remote corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of White Beach, 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 White Beach, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for White Beach includes the postcode (7184), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 White Beach 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. |