Don, 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 Don, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
| Locality | Don |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Devonport City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.18251 |
| Longitude | 146.30745 |
| Population | 603 |
| Density | 47.8 /km² |
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 207 km north-northwest |
Don is a locality in the Devonport City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 603. The locality covers an area of 12.6 km², giving a population density of about 47.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km north-northwest of Hobart. Don is located at 41.1825°S, 146.3074°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Don unfurls a landscape of gentle slopes that eventually surrender to the broader embrace of the Tamar River estuary. It lies 3.1 km west-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.8 km east of Ulverstone. Here, the air carries the clean, sharp scent of salt, a constant reminder of the waterway's proximity, and the land is a patchwork of green fields, some neatly ploughed for pasture, others left wilder, dotted with hardy coastal gums that twist their branches towards the often-bright Tasmanian sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, has a peculiar clarity, illuminating the subtle variations in the soil and casting long, dancing shadows that shift with the wind. The character of Don is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still asserts its presence, shaping the lives and rhythms of its inhabitants.
The history of Don is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that surround it and the vital artery of the Tamar River, which has for generations served as a pathway for trade and exploration. Early European settlers were drawn to this rich soil, establishing farms and orchards that continue to form the backbone of the local economy, with grazing sheep and cattle still a common sight against the rolling hills. While not a bustling hub, Don possesses a distinct identity, shaped by its agricultural heritage and the steady, unhurried pace of life that prevails. The nearby waterways offer a quiet allure, a place for contemplation and recreation, and the general feeling is one of a community comfortably settled into its surroundings, drawing strength from the land and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Don, 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 Don, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Don includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Devonport City 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 Don 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. |