Jackeys Marsh, 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 Jackeys Marsh, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Jackeys Marsh |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.70139 |
| Longitude | 146.67452 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 52.9 km² |
| Elevation | 496 m |
| Postcode | 7304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 142 km north-northwest |
Jackeys Marsh is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 52.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 496 m above sea level. It lies approximately 142 km north-northwest of Hobart. Jackeys Marsh is located at 41.7014°S, 146.6745°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jackeys Marsh breathes a quiet, verdant life in the rolling hills of Tasmania's Meander Valley. It lies 48.8 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 232°T), and is situated 18.7 km south of Deloraine. The landscape here is a gentle symphony of emerald pastures, stitched with meandering creeks and bordered by stands of eucalyptus that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, particularly after a soft rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding skies, paints the land in hues of gold and sage, highlighting the rich, dark soil that promises abundance. Here, the land feels both yielding and resilient, a place where nature's quiet industry sets the pace.
The history of Jackeys Marsh is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a story told through generations of farming families who have worked this fertile ground. The local economy thrives on the bounty of this rich soil, with sheep grazing on the slopes and dairy herds dotting the valleys, their milk destined for creameries that have become fixtures of the region. The rhythm of life in Jackeys Marsh is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, unhurried cadence that has sustained it for decades. While not a place of grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this enduring connection to the earth, a quiet testament to the enduring power of rural enterprise.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jackeys Marsh, 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 Jackeys Marsh, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jackeys Marsh includes the postcode (7304), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Jackeys Marsh 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. |