Andover, 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 Andover, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Andover |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.33759 |
| Longitude | 147.4923 |
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 73.5 km² |
| Elevation | 448 m |
| Postcode | 7120 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 62 km north-northeast |
Andover is a locality in the Southern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 34. The locality covers an area of 73.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 448 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km north-northeast of Hobart. Andover is located at 42.3376°S, 147.4923°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7120. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Andover rests in a fold of the Southern Midlands, where the land slopes with a quiet insistence towards the coast. It lies 62.0 km north-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 13°T), and is situated 15.9 km east-south-east of Oatlands. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of green, cradle the small settlement, their contours hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this country. The air here carries a crispness, a clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth, particularly in the early morning when the mist still clings to the lower valleys, blurring the edges of the world. Farms, marked by neat fences and sturdy homesteads, punctuate the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated crops and grazing pastures, a testament to the enduring relationship between people and this fertile ground. The sky above Andover is vast and often painted with dramatic clouds, lending a sense of scale to the gentle, undulating terrain.
The story of Andover is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of the Southern Midlands, a region long recognised for its rich soil and favourable climate. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, shaping its character and influencing the pace of life, which unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried cadence. Evidence of this history can be seen in the weathered timber of old barns and the sturdy stone walls that delineate property boundaries, each a quiet narrative of hard work and resilience. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has broadened, with small businesses serving the needs of residents and the occasional traveller. Andover itself is a place where the past is not merely remembered but felt, a continuity that resonates in the quiet hum of everyday life and the deep roots of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Andover, 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 Andover, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Andover includes the postcode (7120), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Midlands 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 Andover 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. |