Claude Road, 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 Claude Road, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Claude Road |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.44391 |
| Longitude | 146.2571 |
| Population | 255 |
| Density | 10.3 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 567 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 183 km north-northwest |
Claude Road is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 255. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 10.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 567 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km north-northwest of Hobart. Claude Road is located at 41.4439°S, 146.2571°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Claude Road winds through a landscape that feels sculpted by patient hands. It lies 30.7 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 193°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-west of Sheffield. The rich, ochre earth, a deep blush under the Tasmanian sun, cradles paddocks of emerald pasture and stands of dark, resilient eucalypts. These trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, lean into the prevailing westerly winds, their branches etching intricate patterns against a sky that can shift from a washed-out cerulean to a bruised, dramatic indigo within the span of an afternoon. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring, quiet strength. Rolling hills, cloaked in a soft fuzz of vegetation, give way to more rugged outcrops, their stony faces hinting at deeper geological stories.
The history of Claude Road is etched into its very being, a testament to generations who have coaxed a living from this fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing land, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, their wool clips and prime cattle destined for markets far beyond the immediate horizon. Traces of a past mining endeavour might still be found in weathered relics and local lore, whispers of a different kind of labour that once pulsed through the valley. Today, the pace is unhurried, a gentle rhythm dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land. The schoolhouse, a solid, unassuming building, stands as a centre for the younger generation, while the general store, its shelves stocked with necessities and local produce, serves as a hub for neighbourly exchange, a place where stories are shared and the quiet pulse of Claude Road is felt most keenly.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Claude Road, 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 Claude Road, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Claude Road includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Claude Road 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. |