Bonnet Hill, 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 Bonnet Hill, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Bonnet Hill |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.96832 |
| Longitude | 147.33175 |
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 210.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 7053 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 10 km south |
Bonnet Hill is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 475. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 210.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south of Hobart. Bonnet Hill is located at 42.9683°S, 147.3317°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7053. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bonnet Hill rises gently from the shores of the Derwent River, its slopes a patchwork of verdant pasture and scattered woodland. It lies 9.6 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 178°T), and is situated 6.5 km south of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the crisp scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity. From its higher points, the land unfolds in a panorama of deep blue water, dotted with the white sails of yachts and the distant, hazy outlines of neighbouring peninsulas. The terrain itself is forgiving, a soft green swell that invites the gaze to wander, punctuated by the occasional resilient gum tree standing sentinel against the prevailing winds. Even on a blustery day, a certain stillness seems to emanate from the land, a quietude that settles over the scattered homes and properties.
The history of Bonnet Hill is intrinsically tied to the fertile land and the sheltering waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, established farming and grazing properties that still define much of the landscape, their weathered fences tracing lines across the hills. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has long been sustained by agricultural pursuits and the steady hum of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and the occasional traveller. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the rhythm of life has been shaped by the seasons and the gentle ebb and flow of the tides for generations, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this particular stretch of Tasmanian coastline.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bonnet Hill, 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 Bonnet Hill, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bonnet Hill includes the postcode (7053), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Bonnet Hill 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. |