Lachlan, 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 Lachlan, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Lachlan |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.84551 |
| Longitude | 147.03003 |
| Population | 825 |
| Density | 14.9 /km² |
| Area | 55.2 km² |
| Elevation | 177 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 25 km west |
Lachlan is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 825. The locality covers an area of 55.2 km², giving a population density of about 14.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 177 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km west of Hobart. Lachlan is located at 42.8455°S, 147.0300°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lachlan rests in a cradle of rolling hills, a landscape where the ochre of parched earth meets the deep green of scattered gums, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards a sky often painted with the bruised colours of an approaching storm. It lies 24.7 km west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.4 km south-south-west of New Norfolk. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, a constant reminder of the sun's generous, relentless kiss upon the paddocks. Small creeks, often mere ribbons of water in the drier months, carve gentle paths through the terrain, their banks fringed with the hardy resilience of native grasses and the occasional, determined wattle. The very character of Lachlan seems etched into the weathered fences and the stoic lines of the homesteads, a quiet strength born of endurance.
The history of Lachlan is a story of sustenance drawn from the land, a tradition stretching back to the early days of pastoralism when sheep and cattle became the lifeblood of this district. This agricultural heritage continues to define the local economy, with properties dedicated to prime lamb and beef, their produce finding its way to markets far and wide. The quiet hum of machinery during planting and harvest seasons is a familiar sound, a dependable rhythm in the lives of those who call Lachlan home. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Lachlan possesses a distinctive character, forged by generations of farmers and graziers who have learned to read the seasons and work with the land, their resilience a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the region. The quality of light at dusk, as it softens the harsh edges of the day and casts long, dancing shadows across the fields, is a daily spectacle that speaks of a deep, unpretentious beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lachlan, 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 Lachlan, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lachlan includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent 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 Lachlan 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. |