Clarence Point, 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 Clarence Point, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Clarence Point |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.13113 |
| Longitude | 146.79056 |
| Population | 210 |
| Density | 20.7 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7270 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 200 km north-northwest |
Clarence Point is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 210. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 20.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 200 km north-northwest of Hobart. Clarence Point is located at 41.1311°S, 146.7906°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7270. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Clarence Point is a place where the land breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 37.8 km east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.0 km west-south-west of George Town. The landscape here is a study in gentle curves and soft edges, the rolling hills meeting the water's embrace with a subtle deference. Broadleaf gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over pastures that stretch towards the shimmering expanse of the Tamar River. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of salt spray and damp earth, a constant reminder of the waterway that shapes this locality. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the often-cloudy skies, has a diffused, almost pearlescent quality, casting a soft glow on the weathered fences and the scattered homesteads that dot the countryside. The character of Clarence Point is one of quiet industry, a place where the pace of life feels measured, unhurried by the demands of the wider world.
The history of Clarence Point is intertwined with the fertile land and the abundant river. Early settlers recognised the potential for agriculture, and the rich soils soon gave rise to orchards and grazing properties, a tradition that continues to define the local economy today. The gentle slopes are still home to apple trees, their blossoms a fleeting spectacle in spring, and the wool from the sheep grazing on the hillsides finds its way to markets far and wide. While not a major hub, Clarence Point has always been a place of passage, with the Tamar River serving as a vital artery for transport and trade. Local businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the residents, their operations reflecting the close-knit nature of the community. There’s a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the land has been worked and cared for by generations, each leaving their own quiet imprint on the character of Clarence Point.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarence Point, 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 Clarence Point, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clarence Point includes the postcode (7270), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar 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 Clarence Point 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. |