Hadspen, 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 Hadspen, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Hadspen |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.51054 |
| Longitude | 147.06329 |
| Population | 2,240 |
| Density | 206.6 /km² |
| Area | 10.8 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 7290 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 154 km north |
Hadspen is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,240. The locality covers an area of 10.8 km², giving a population density of about 206.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km north of Hobart. Hadspen is located at 41.5105°S, 147.0633°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7290. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hadspen rests in a fertile embrace, where the Meander River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, gracefully curves through rolling green pastures. It lies 10.7 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 216°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-south-west of Newnham. The landscape here is a symphony of gentle slopes, punctuated by stands of mature gum trees and the neat geometries of agricultural holdings. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of the region's cool climate, a subtle scent of damp earth and flowering gorse mingling on the breeze. Beyond the immediate verdant fields, the horizons are softened by the distant, hazy blue of Tasmania's central highlands, lending a sense of quiet permanence to the surroundings.
This is a place where the land has been shaped by generations of farming, its economy deeply rooted in the rich alluvial soils that have sustained livestock and crops for over a century. The legacy of early settlers, who recognised the bounty of the Meander Valley, is evident in the enduring agricultural practices and the sturdy, unpretentious character of the district. Hadspen itself serves as a vital centre for the surrounding agricultural community, its roads connecting farms and facilitating the movement of produce. While not a hub of industry, the quiet hum of tractors and the occasional rumble of livestock trucks are the sounds that define its working life. The nearby South Esk River system also plays a role, its waters irrigating the land and offering opportunities for recreation, a subtle yet constant presence in the life of Hadspen.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hadspen, 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 Hadspen, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hadspen includes the postcode (7290), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander 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 Hadspen 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. |