Caveside, 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 Caveside, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Caveside |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.62257 |
| Longitude | 146.41957 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 51.8 km² |
| Elevation | 308 m |
| Postcode | 7304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 159 km north-northwest |
Caveside is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 51.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 308 m above sea level. It lies approximately 159 km north-northwest of Hobart. Caveside is located at 41.6226°S, 146.4196°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Caveside rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the land unfurls like a quilt of green and gold. It lies 50.1 km south of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 173°T), and is situated 6.5 km south-south-east of Mole Creek. Here, the Meander River, a silver thread spun through the landscape, guides the eye towards the distant, hazy blue of the Great Western Tiers. The air, often carrying the faint, sweet scent of cut grass and damp earth after a summer shower, hums with the quiet industry of nature and man. Rolling hills, softened by the afternoon light, cradle the scattered farms and homesteads, their roofs glinting like scattered coins against the verdant slopes. The very texture of the land, a rich, dark loam, promises sustenance, a fertile heart beating beneath the vast Tasmanian sky.
The story of Caveside is written in the enduring rhythm of agriculture, a legacy stretching back to early colonial settlement. For generations, this fertile ground has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of crops, forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearby Mount Barrow State Reserve, a wild and rugged expanse, offers a stark contrast to the cultivated fields, hinting at the untamed beauty that still defines the region. While grand institutions are absent, the character of Caveside is shaped by the quiet resilience of its farming families and the enduring connection to the land, a palpable sense of continuity that colours the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caveside, 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 Caveside, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Caveside includes the postcode (7304), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander 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 Caveside 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. |