Kaoota, 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 Kaoota, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Kaoota |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.03213 |
| Longitude | 147.16139 |
| Population | 183 |
| Density | 11.4 /km² |
| Area | 16.0 km² |
| Elevation | 380 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 22 km southwest |
Kaoota is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 183. The locality covers an area of 16.0 km², giving a population density of about 11.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 380 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km southwest of Hobart. Kaoota is located at 43.0321°S, 147.1614°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kaoota unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that slope towards the glimmering waters of the Derwent River. It lies 21.5 km south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 219°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-west of Kingston. The air here carries a clean, cool scent, tinged with the salt spray from the estuary and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a passing shower. Eucalypts, their silver-green leaves rustling like hushed secrets, punctuate the broad expanses of pasture, their sturdy trunks a testament to the prevailing winds. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a soft, golden hue over the fields, illuminating the subtle variations in the terrain, from the darker, richer loam in the hollows to the sun-bleached tussocks on the higher ground. Sheep graze placidly, their woolly forms like scattered clouds against the verdant backdrop, and the distant cries of seabirds hint at the proximity of the coast.
The history of Kaoota is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and its bounty, a story etched into the very character of its inhabitants. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, the land yielding its produce under the careful stewardship of families who have worked its soil for decades. This enduring connection to the earth shapes the unhurried rhythm of daily life, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. While the primary economy remains rooted in agriculture, there's a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Kaoota, drawing visitors who seek out its quiet charm and the simple pleasures of its rural setting. The nearby waterways, a vital artery for both transport and recreation, also whisper tales of earlier times, of vessels that once plied these waters, carrying goods and people to and from this distinctive corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kaoota, 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 Kaoota, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kaoota includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Kaoota 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. |