Apslawn, 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 Apslawn, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Apslawn |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.96041 |
| Longitude | 148.17037 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 88.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 7190 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 124 km northeast |
Apslawn is a locality in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 88.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 124 km northeast of Hobart. Apslawn is located at 41.9604°S, 148.1704°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7190. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Apslawn lies where the gentle slopes of the land meet the restless edge of the Tasman Sea, a place of wide skies and wind-scoured beaches. It lies 103.7 km south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 125°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-west of Bicheno. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, mingling with the earthy scent of dry grasses and the faint perfume of coastal heath. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green pastures and darker swathes of native bush, tumble towards the coastline, where the ocean’s ceaseless dialogue with the shore is a constant, low hum. The light, particularly as the day begins to fade, casts a soft, golden luminescence over the landscape, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet, contemplative air to the surroundings. Sheep graze on the verdant paddocks, their woolly forms dotting the hills like scattered clouds, while the occasional cluster of hardy trees stands sentinel against the prevailing winds.
The history of Apslawn is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the resilience of those who have made their lives here. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and access to fishing grounds, established a foothold, and the echoes of their endeavours can still be felt in the weathered charm of the few scattered buildings and the enduring agricultural practices. The local economy, once reliant on sheep farming and fishing, now sees a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the solace of its quiet coves and the invigorating embrace of its coastal walks. Small-scale producers offer local wares, a testament to the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency, and the quiet hum of a community that values connection over clamour. Apslawn, in its unassuming way, offers a glimpse into a slower, more grounded existence, where the rhythm of the tides and the turning of the seasons still hold sway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apslawn, 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 Apslawn, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Apslawn includes the postcode (7190), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Apslawn 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. |