Gordon, 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 Gordon, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Gordon |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.26129 |
| Longitude | 147.20723 |
| Population | 200 |
| Density | 10.1 /km² |
| Area | 19.7 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 43 km south-southwest |
Gordon is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 200. The locality covers an area of 19.7 km², giving a population density of about 10.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km south-southwest of Hobart. Gordon is located at 43.2613°S, 147.2072°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gordon rests on the eastern shore of the Huon River estuary, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its contours softened by time and rainfall. It lies 43.3 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 193°T), and is situated 14.9 km south of Kettering. The air here carries a perpetually fresh scent, a blend of salt from the nearby Channel and the damp, earthy perfume of eucalypt forests that climb the bordering hills. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to gather and pool in the shallow inlets, painting the water with strokes of molten gold and deepening the emerald hue of the coastal scrub. The character of Gordon is one of quiet persistence, a settlement that has long found its footing between the fertile earth and the embracing sea.
Historically, the region around Gordon was shaped by the early European settlers who sought to harness its resources, establishing farms and orchards that still define stretches of the landscape. The local economy, while diversified today, retains echoes of this agricultural past, with grazing properties and small-scale fruit growers contributing to the area's gentle productivity. The Huon River itself has always been a vital artery, facilitating trade and connecting Gordon to the broader Tasmanian network, its waters still reflecting the passage of fishing boats and recreational craft. Gordon’s distinctive charm lies in this subtle interplay between its natural endowment and the quiet industry of its people, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to dictate the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gordon, 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 Gordon, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gordon includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Gordon 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. |