Abbotsham, 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 Abbotsham, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Abbotsham |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.21191 |
| Longitude | 146.18335 |
| Population | 88 |
| Density | 10.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.2 km² |
| Elevation | 168 m |
| Postcode | 7315 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 208 km north-northwest |
Abbotsham is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 88. The locality covers an area of 8.2 km², giving a population density of about 10.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 168 m above sea level. It lies approximately 208 km north-northwest of Hobart. Abbotsham is located at 41.2119°S, 146.1833°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Abbotsham unfolds across a gentle, rolling landscape where the rich, dark earth, a deep ochre under the Tasmanian sun, gives way to the distant, hazy blue of the northern coast. It lies 14.0 km west-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 253°T), and is situated 4.2 km south of Ulverstone. The air here carries the clean scent of pasture and the fainter, salt-laced breath of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the Bass Strait. Fields of green and gold, punctuated by the stoic forms of scattered gum trees, stretch towards the horizon, their contours softened by the late afternoon light that paints the sky in washes of apricot and rose. It is a place where the silence is broken only by the bleating of sheep or the distant hum of a tractor, a quietude that speaks of a land worked with patience and a deep, abiding connection.
The story of Abbotsham is one of hardy settlers and the enduring promise of the land. Early pastoralists, drawn by the fertile soil, established vast sheep runs, their legacy still visible in the sturdy stone fences that trace the property lines. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with sheep grazing and cropping forming the backbone of its prosperity, though a growing appreciation for artisanal produce hints at diversification. Close by, the coastal waters offer their bounty, and the neighbouring harbour, a hub for local fishermen, buzzes with the activity of boats returning with their catch, their hulls weathered by the sea. Abbotsham itself, a collection of weathered homes and practical farm buildings, exudes a character of understated resilience, a place where history is not a grand narrative, but a quiet, lived experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Abbotsham, 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 Abbotsham, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Abbotsham includes the postcode (7315), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Abbotsham 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. |