Highcroft, 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 Highcroft, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Highcroft |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.15399 |
| Longitude | 147.7791 |
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 12.4 km² |
| Elevation | 145 m |
| Postcode | 7183 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 48 km southeast |
Highcroft is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 47. The locality covers an area of 12.4 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 145 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km southeast of Hobart. Highcroft is located at 43.1540°S, 147.7791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7183. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Highcroft unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the persistent green of pasture and the darker, more stoic hues of eucalypt forest. It lies 47.5 km south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 130°T), and is situated 27.2 km south-east of Clifton Beach. The air here carries a clean, sharp scent, a blend of damp earth and the faint, almost imperceptible perfume of wildflowers that bloom in unexpected bursts of colour. A network of small creeks, their waters cool and clear, meanders through the valleys, their banks often fringed with ferns that catch the sunlight in a thousand tiny, shimmering facets. The sky above Highcroft is a vast, ever-changing canvas, where clouds drift like slow-moving sheep, and the light at dusk spills over the western ridges in a wash of apricot and rose, painting the land in colours that seem to linger long after the sun has dipped from view.
The history of Highcroft is etched into the very character of its land, a story of hardy settlers who saw potential in these fertile, undulating plains. Early prosperity was tied to the rich soil, with grazing and agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy for generations. You can still see the enduring legacy of this past in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses that dot the countryside, their verandahs wide enough to shelter from the sun and the occasional sharp shower. While farming remains a vital part of Highcroft's identity, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty has seen a gentle shift towards tourism, drawing visitors who seek the quietude and the unhurried pace of life that defines this corner of the island.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Highcroft, 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 Highcroft, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Highcroft includes the postcode (7183), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Highcroft 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. |