Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Fitzgerald |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.75526 |
| Longitude | 146.65848 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 4.0 /km² |
| Area | 8.2 km² |
| Elevation | 303 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 56 km west-northwest |
Fitzgerald is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 8.2 km², giving a population density of about 4.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 303 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km west-northwest of Hobart. Fitzgerald is located at 42.7553°S, 146.6585°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Fitzgerald lies cradled by the rolling hills of Tasmania's Derwent Valley, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and russet. It lies 56.5 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 284°T), and is situated 32.8 km west of New Norfolk. The air here carries the crisp scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after a walk amongst the ancient gums. Fields of pasture, meticulously fenced, unfurl across the terrain, dotted with the patient silhouettes of grazing sheep, their wool catching the diffused light of the southern sky. The Derwent River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley floor, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. This is a place where the land feels ancient and alive, where the quietude is punctuated only by the calls of native birds and the distant lowing of cattle.
The story of Fitzgerald is one of resilient beginnings, deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Tasmania. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soils and abundant natural resources, established farms and properties that continue to shape the character of the region. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, also benefits from the burgeoning interest in artisanal produce and the unique offerings of the Derwent Valley. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a welcome contrast to the clamour of larger centres, and the genuine warmth of the locals. The subtle shimmer of heat rising from the bitumen on a summer's day, or the frost-kissed sheen on the paddocks in winter, are part of Fitzgerald's enduring allure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzgerald includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent 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 Fitzgerald 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. |