Apsley, 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 Apsley, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Apsley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.4088 |
| Longitude | 147.14009 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 68.8 km² |
| Elevation | 235 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 55 km north-northwest |
Apsley is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 68.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 235 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km north-northwest of Hobart. Apsley is located at 42.4088°S, 147.1401°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Apsley rests in a broad, verdant valley, a place where the land gently rolls and dips, cradling the dwellings and fields in a soft embrace. It lies 54.9 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 344°T), and is situated 23.3 km north-north-west of Bagdad. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of eucalypts that crown the surrounding hills. Sheep, like scattered puffs of wool, dot the impossibly green pastures, their bleating a low, constant hum that forms the soundtrack to the quiet unfolding of the day. The sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily, casting fleeting shadows that dance across the undulating terrain.
This corner of the Central Highlands has long been a land of sustenance, its economy deeply rooted in the rich soil that rewards careful cultivation and diligent husbandry. For generations, the rhythm of life in Apsley has been dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, by the wool clip and the turning of livestock. While the echoes of past endeavours, perhaps a whisper of a long-gone quarry or a forgotten track, linger in the landscape, the present is defined by a quiet, steadfast productivity. The nearby waterways, often glinting like slivers of mercury under the Tasmanian sun, speak of a connection to the land's enduring bounty, a source of life that has shaped the character of Apsley and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apsley, 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 Apsley, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Apsley includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Apsley 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. |