Granton, 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 Granton, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Granton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.76346 |
| Longitude | 147.1935 |
| Population | 1,672 |
| Density | 65.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 17 km northwest |
Granton is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,672. The locality covers an area of 25.4 km², giving a population density of about 65.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km northwest of Hobart. Granton is located at 42.7635°S, 147.1935°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Granton rests comfortably on the eastern bank of the River Derwent, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its character shaped by the broad, calm river and the rolling hills that rise behind it. It lies 17.2 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 320°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-north-west of Glenorchy. The air here often carries a faint scent of damp earth and distant eucalypts, a quiet perfume that settles with the afternoon light, painting the pastures in hues of ochre and moss. Weatherboard homes, some painted in cheerful blues and yellows, others weathered to a silver-grey, cluster along the main road, their gardens spilling over with the determined colour of roses and hydrangeas, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here. The river itself is a constant presence, its surface a shifting mirror reflecting the vast Tasmanian sky, a silent, flowing artery that dictates the rhythm of the day.
The history of Granton is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Derwent Valley, a landscape that has sustained life and industry for generations. Early settlers recognized the fertile soils and the river’s access, establishing farms that continue to be the backbone of the local economy, with properties specialising in everything from prime livestock to burgeoning vineyards that draw a discerning traveller. The proximity to Hobart has also shaped Granton, offering a convenient escape from the city's bustle while retaining its own distinct identity, a quietude that allows for a deeper appreciation of the simple beauty of the surrounding countryside. The gentle hum of agricultural machinery often drifts on the breeze, a familiar sound that speaks of hard work and a deep connection to the land, a legacy passed down through families who have called this stretch of the Derwent home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Granton, 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 Granton, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Granton includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Granton 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. |