Golconda, 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 Golconda, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Golconda |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.15503 |
| Longitude | 147.30793 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 53.1 km² |
| Elevation | 123 m |
| Postcode | 7254 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 192 km north |
Golconda is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 28. The locality covers an area of 53.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 123 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km north of Hobart. Golconda is located at 41.1550°S, 147.3079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7254. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Golconda lies at the cusp of a landscape that shifts from the subtle undulations of pasture to the more rugged contours of Tasmania's north. It lies 34.0 km north-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 25°T), and is situated 12.7 km north-east of Lilydale. Here, the air carries a distinct coolness, even on a summer's day, a testament to the proximity of the Great Western Tiers which loom to the south, their ancient forms etched against the sky. The land itself is a patchwork of rich, dark soil, often softened by a fine mist that clings to the low-lying areas in the early morning, lending a quiet, introspective beauty to the scene. Sheep graze in orderly paddocks, their fleeces like scattered tufts of cloud against the verdant green, while the occasional scattering of farmhouses, their roofs a cheerful splash of colour against the muted tones of the earth, speaks of lives lived in close communion with this land.
The history of Golconda is deeply intertwined with the pastoral dreams of early settlers, who found fertile ground here for sheep farming, an industry that continues to shape the local economy today. The wool produced in this region is renowned for its quality, a fine fibre born from the unique climate and the careful tending of flocks. While the hum of agricultural machinery is a constant, there is also a quiet stillness to Golconda, an unhurried pace that allows for contemplation. The nearby waterways, fed by the mountain streams, murmur secrets of the land's formation, and the sense of deep time is palpable, a gentle reminder of the generations who have worked and lived here, their stories woven into the very fabric of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Golconda, 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 Golconda, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Golconda includes the postcode (7254), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Golconda 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. |