Barrington, 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 Barrington, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Barrington |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.33481 |
| Longitude | 146.27759 |
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 8.1 /km² |
| Area | 24.6 km² |
| Elevation | 242 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 193 km north-northwest |
Barrington is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 199. The locality covers an area of 24.6 km², giving a population density of about 8.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 242 m above sea level. It lies approximately 193 km north-northwest of Hobart. Barrington is located at 41.3348°S, 146.2776°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barrington rests in a wide valley, where the land rolls with a gentle, unhurried grace towards the distant, hazy peaks of the Great Western Tiers. It lies 18.5 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 197°T), and is situated 13.3 km south-south-west of Spreyton. Here, the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a subtle perfume that whispers of the surrounding wilderness. Broad pastures, stitched with the dark green of gum trees and the paler hues of grazing sheep, stretch out under a sky that can shift from a searing blue to a bruised purple within the span of an afternoon. The road winds, a ribbon of grey, through this tranquil landscape, past weathered farm fences and stands of native bush, leading the eye towards the quiet cluster of buildings that form the heart of Barrington.
The story of Barrington is etched in the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers and graziers. For many years, the land was primarily given over to sheep, their fleeces a valuable commodity that helped build the foundations of the region’s economy. More recently, a diversification has taken hold, with vineyards beginning to dot the hillsides, their ripening grapes catching the late afternoon sun, and boutique producers turning their hands to artisan cheeses and local preserves. The clear, cool waters of the nearby river, a vital artery for irrigation, also offer a quiet invitation for recreation, a place where the rhythm of life feels attuned to the steady flow of nature, a far cry from the clamour of busier centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barrington, 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 Barrington, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barrington includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Barrington 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. |