Karoola, 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 Karoola, in the Launceston City Council local government area.
| Locality | Karoola |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Launceston City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.2472 |
| Longitude | 147.13218 |
| Population | 313 |
| Density | 9.8 /km² |
| Area | 32.1 km² |
| Elevation | 156 m |
| Postcode | 7267 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 182 km north |
Karoola is a locality in the Launceston City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 313. The locality covers an area of 32.1 km², giving a population density of about 9.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 156 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km north of Hobart. Karoola is located at 41.2472°S, 147.1322°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7267. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Karoola unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, dark earth of Tasmania's northern Midlands is a constant, grounding presence. It lies 20.7 km north of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 358°T), and is situated 14.4 km north of Rocherlea. Here, rolling hills are often softened by a hazy, atmospheric light, particularly as the day begins to wane, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the pastures. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp soil, eucalypt, and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover, a gentle reminder of the fertile land that defines this place. Fences, often weathered timber or sturdy wire, crisscross the terrain, delineating the bounds of farms and properties, and the occasional cluster of gum trees, their silver-grey bark peeling in papery curls, punctuates the open expanse.
The history of Karoola is deeply entwined with the agricultural prowess of the region, a legacy built on the cultivation of crops and the grazing of livestock. For generations, this land has sustained its people through diligent farming, a quiet economy driven by the cycles of nature and the steady hands of those who work the soil. While not a hub of bustling industry, Karoola’s character is shaped by this enduring connection to the land, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a pace of life that allows for contemplation. The surrounding countryside, with its patchwork of fields and copses, speaks of a long and productive relationship between humanity and the earth, a story told not in grand monuments, but in the enduring strength of the land itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karoola, 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 Karoola, in the Launceston City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Karoola includes the postcode (7267), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Launceston City 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 Karoola 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. |