Frankford, 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 Frankford, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Frankford |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.31574 |
| Longitude | 146.71861 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 142.1 km² |
| Elevation | 408 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 181 km north-northwest |
Frankford is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 142.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 408 m above sea level. It lies approximately 181 km north-northwest of Hobart. Frankford is located at 41.3157°S, 146.7186°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Frankford rests in a gentle fold of the land, where the meandering waters of the Tamar River begin to broaden their embrace. It lies 35.1 km east-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 117°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-south-west of Beaconsfield. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker belts of eucalypt forest, spill down towards the river flats, their slopes softened by the persistent Tasmanian light. Here, the air carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin even on the warmest days. Sheep graze with a quiet contentment on the rich grazing land, their fleece catching the sun like scattered pearls, and the occasional lowing of cattle drifts across the fields, a sound as much a part of the landscape as the rustle of leaves.
The history of Frankford is written in the enduring character of its rural economy, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. Originally a place of pastoral ambition, its fortunes have long been tied to the bounty of the land, with sheep grazing and dairy farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. Older farmhouses, their stone walls weathered by countless seasons, stand as quiet witnesses to this legacy, their gardens often spilling over with roses and lavender, adding splashes of vibrant colour to the muted greens and browns of the countryside. The nearby waters of the Tamar, once a vital artery for transport and trade, still offer a quiet beauty, their surface reflecting the changing moods of the sky, a constant, calming presence that has shaped the lives of those who call Frankford home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Frankford, 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 Frankford, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Frankford includes the postcode (7275), 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 Frankford 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. |