Brooks Bay, 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 Brooks Bay, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Brooks Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Huon Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.23562 |
| Longitude | 147.01951 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 11.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 7116 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 47 km south-southwest |
Brooks Bay is a locality in the Huon Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 11.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 47 km south-southwest of Hobart. Brooks Bay is located at 43.2356°S, 147.0195°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7116. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Brooks Bay lies at the edge of the Huon River's embrace, a quiet curve of coastline where the water’s deep, cool breath mingles with the scent of salt and damp earth. It lies 46.6 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 212°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-west of Cygnet. The land here rises gently from the shore, a patchwork of emerald paddocks and weathered grey timber fences, climbing towards the hazy blue-green of neighbouring hills. The air often carries a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, painting the water in hues of pewter and muted gold as the day begins its slow descent. The rhythm of life in Brooks Bay is measured by the tides, the slow turning of seasons, and the quiet industry that defines its character.
The history of Brooks Bay is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the fertile soil of the Huon Valley. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the fishing fleets that once plied these waters, bringing in catches that sustained the local populace and fed markets further afield. Today, while fishing remains a thread, the land has taken centre stage, with orchards heavy with apples and pears dotting the landscape, and small farms cultivating berries and vegetables. The distinctive, slightly briny tang that hangs in the air is a constant reminder of the waterway that has shaped Brooks Bay’s fortunes, a quiet testament to its enduring connection with the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brooks Bay, 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 Brooks Bay, in the Huon Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brooks Bay includes the postcode (7116), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Huon Valley 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 Brooks Bay 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. |