Koonya, 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 Koonya, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Koonya |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.07882 |
| Longitude | 147.81602 |
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 26.7 km² |
| Elevation | 146 m |
| Postcode | 7187 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 45 km east-southeast |
Koonya is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 124. The locality covers an area of 26.7 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 146 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km east-southeast of Hobart. Koonya is located at 43.0788°S, 147.8160°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7187. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Koonya, a quiet settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, breathes the crisp, salty air of the Tasmanian coast. It lies 45.3 km east-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 119°T), and is situated 29.1 km south-south-east of Dodges Ferry. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills that slope towards the vast, often steely blue expanse of the Southern Ocean. Gnarled, wind-sculpted ti-tree and hardy coastal shrubs cling to the earth, their roots finding purchase in sandy soil and dark, rich loam alike. The light, especially in the late afternoon, casts a soft, golden hue across the paddocks, lending a painterly quality to the scene, a quiet testament to the enduring beauty of this rugged coastline.
The history of Koonya is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of Tasmania for generations. Sheep and cattle grazing remain a cornerstone of the local economy, their presence a familiar sight against the backdrop of the undulating terrain. Evidence of past endeavours, perhaps a weathered fence line or the faint outline of an old homestead, whispers of the hardy souls who first settled this remote locale. While not a hub of bustling industry, Koonya offers a sanctuary of peace, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a far cry from the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koonya, 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 Koonya, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Koonya includes the postcode (7187), 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 Koonya 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. |