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| Locality | Glebe |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.87392 |
| Longitude | 147.32677 |
| Population | 580 |
| Density | 3052.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 7000 |
| Area Code | 03 |
Glebe is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 580. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 3052.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. Glebe is located at 42.8739°S, 147.3268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7000. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glebe sits on the western shore of the Derwent River estuary, a gentle curve of land that slopes towards the water. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant companion to the rustle of leaves in the many gardens that spill over picket fences and onto narrow pavements. Older homes, built of warm sandstone and weathered timber, stand shoulder to shoulder with more modern dwellings, their styles a quiet testament to the evolving life of the suburb. Beyond the immediate residential streets, the land rises slightly, offering glimpses of the wider harbour and the distant, hazy blue of the southeastern mountains, their peaks often softened by a veil of sea mist. The character of Glebe is one of settled contentment, a place where the pace of life feels deliberately measured, allowing for lingering conversations on front verandas and the appreciation of the dappled sunlight that filters through established trees.
The history of Glebe is deeply entwined with the maritime past of Hobart, its development spurred by the shipping and trade that once pulsed through the nearby harbour. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and proximity to the water, established orchards and small farms, their legacy still visible in the mature fruit trees that dot some of the older properties. The local economy today is a blend of professional services, retail, and the quiet hum of small businesses that cater to the residential population, with a strong emphasis on cafés and artisan shops that give Glebe its distinctive character. It is a place where the echoes of its colonial origins mingle with the vibrant, contemporary life of a well-loved inner-city suburb, a unique blend that has shaped its enduring appeal.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glebe, Tasmania. 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 Glebe, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glebe includes the postcode (7000), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart City 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 Glebe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |