Branxholm, 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 Branxholm, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Branxholm |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.17336 |
| Longitude | 147.76677 |
| Population | 247 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 45.4 km² |
| Elevation | 205 m |
| Postcode | 7261 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 193 km north |
Branxholm is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 247. The locality covers an area of 45.4 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 205 m above sea level. It lies approximately 193 km north of Hobart. Branxholm is located at 41.1734°S, 147.7668°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7261. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Branxholm rests in a wide, green valley, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 59.9 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 61°T), and is situated 20.4 km east of Scottsdale. The rolling hills, softened by a velvety carpet of pasture, embrace the settlement, their slopes often softened by the pearly haze of morning mist that clings to the hollows. Ancient eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and ochre, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their branches a filigree against the vast Tasmanian sky. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faintest hint of woodsmoke, a comforting perfume that settles into the lungs. The Ringarooma River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the landscape, its murmur a constant, gentle presence, reflecting the shifting colours of the heavens.
The story of Branxholm is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural soil that defines its character, a legacy stretching back to the early days of settlement. For generations, this land has supported hardy farming families, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the earth, with dairy farming and grazing forming the bedrock of the local economy. The echoes of a past gold rush are subtle now, whispers in the landscape rather than shouts, but they speak of a time when the riverbanks shimmered with a different kind of promise. Today, visitors might notice the well-maintained farm gates and the sturdy, practical architecture that speaks of a community built on resilience and a deep connection to the land. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the occasional bleating of sheep are the prevailing sounds, a testament to a way of life that moves at its own considered pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Branxholm, 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 Branxholm, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Branxholm includes the postcode (7261), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Branxholm 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. |