Goulds Country, 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 Goulds Country, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Goulds Country |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.19631 |
| Longitude | 148.05938 |
| Population | 75 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 81.0 km² |
| Elevation | 234 m |
| Postcode | 7216 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 197 km north-northeast |
Goulds Country is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 75. The locality covers an area of 81.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 234 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km north-northeast of Hobart. Goulds Country is located at 41.1963°S, 148.0594°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7216. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goulds Country unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the deep green of established pastures meets the softer hues of native bushland. It lies 81.2 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 71°T), and is situated 17.7 km north-west of St Helens. The air here carries a distinct crispness, particularly in the early mornings, a clean scent of damp earth and eucalyptus that seems to scrub the lungs clear. Broad, shallow creeks meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with willows that whisper in the breeze, their water reflecting the wide Tasmanian sky. The terrain is a gentle, undulating affair, offering sweeping views that stretch towards distant, hazy ranges, a quiet invitation to slow down and simply observe the patient unfolding of the day.
The economic lifeblood of Goulds Country has long been tied to the land, with a history rooted in sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy crops. The faint scent of woodsmoke, a constant companion in the cooler months, hints at the enduring connection to the earth and the practicalities of country living. Older farmhouses, solid and weathered, stand as quiet sentinels to generations of hard work, their stone foundations speaking of a time when resilience was paramount. While farming remains a significant presence, the region also harbours a quiet appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek solace and a connection to a more elemental way of life, a subtle shift in its character over the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goulds Country, 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 Goulds Country, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Goulds Country includes the postcode (7216), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 Goulds Country 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. |