Glenfern, 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 Glenfern, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Glenfern |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.81565 |
| Longitude | 147.00395 |
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 38.4 km² |
| Elevation | 501 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 27 km west-northwest |
Glenfern is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 177. The locality covers an area of 38.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 501 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km west-northwest of Hobart. Glenfern is located at 42.8156°S, 147.0040°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glenfern rests in a green fold of the Derwent Valley, a place where the land breathes with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 27.5 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-west of New Norfolk. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep emerald of established pastures and the softer hues of deciduous trees that blaze with colour in autumn, gently descend towards the valley floor. Here, the air carries a clean, crisp scent, especially in the early mornings when a fine mist often clings to the low-lying ground, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a sense of hushed anticipation to the day. The distinctive character of Glenfern is etched in the subtle undulations of its terrain, a landscape that feels both cultivated and wild, where the boundaries between farm and bushland are often blurred by the pervasive presence of native eucalypts.
The history of Glenfern is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that continue to define its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and reliable rainfall, established sheep and cattle properties, their legacy evident in the weathered fences and sturdy farm buildings that punctuate the surrounding countryside. While some diversification into viticulture has occurred in neighbouring areas, Glenfern itself largely retains its pastoral heart, with the rhythm of its days still dictated by the needs of livestock and the turning of the seasons. The local school, a modest but vital hub, serves as a focal point for the scattered families, fostering a sense of continuity. The quality of light here, particularly as dusk descends, paints the western slopes in shades of amber and rose, a daily spectacle that offers a moment of profound, unhurried beauty to those who call Glenfern home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenfern, 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 Glenfern, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenfern 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 Glenfern 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. |