Dodges Ferry, 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 Dodges Ferry, in the Sorell Council local government area.
| Locality | Dodges Ferry |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Sorell Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.85466 |
| Longitude | 147.63094 |
| Population | 2,381 |
| Density | 372.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7173 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 25 km east |
Dodges Ferry is a locality in the Sorell Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,381. The locality covers an area of 6.4 km², giving a population density of about 372.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km east of Hobart. Dodges Ferry is located at 42.8547°S, 147.6309°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7173. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dodges Ferry breathes the salty tang of the Derwent estuary, its low-slung houses scattered across a gentle slope that tumbles towards the water's edge. It lies 24.8 km east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-south-east of Sorell. The landscape here is a soft watercolour of muted greens and blues, punctuated by the silver gleam of fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. Eucalyptus gums, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over sandy tracks that wind between properties, and the air often carries the murmur of the sea, a constant, soothing presence. In the late afternoon, the light bleeds gold and rose across the water, painting the sky in hues so tender they seem to hold their breath, a quiet beauty that settles over the quiet streets.
The history of Dodges Ferry is intrinsically tied to the water, a place where generations have drawn sustenance from the sea and where the rhythm of the tides dictates much of life. Once a vital stopover for travellers and traders navigating the estuary, its legacy is one of practical endeavour and self-reliance. Today, the local economy still leans on the bounty of the surrounding waters, with fishing boats returning with their catches, their nets a familiar sight against the backdrop of the neighbouring farmland. This coastal character, a blend of old maritime grit and the quiet hum of rural life, gives Dodges Ferry its distinctive, unhurried charm, a place where the past whispers on the sea breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dodges Ferry, 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 Dodges Ferry, in the Sorell Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dodges Ferry includes the postcode (7173), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Sorell Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Dodges Ferry 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. |