Lawitta, 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 Lawitta, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Lawitta |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.76225 |
| Longitude | 147.03711 |
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 73.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 27 km west-northwest |
Lawitta is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 223. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 73.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km west-northwest of Hobart. Lawitta is located at 42.7623°S, 147.0371°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lawitta rests in a fold of the Derwent Valley's embrace, where rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of pasture and the deeper hues of scattered woodlands, descend towards the gentle curve of the river. It lies 27.3 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 299°T), and is situated 2.8 km north-west of New Norfolk. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural world, and the light, particularly as it slants in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality that lends a quiet dignity to the landscape. Fields are neatly delineated by old stone walls and resilient fences, hinting at generations of patient cultivation, and the character of Lawitta is one of understated resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life rather than the other way around.
The history of Lawitta is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands that have sustained its inhabitants for generations, with its economy long anchored in agriculture, particularly sheep grazing and the cultivation of a variety of crops. The echoes of its pastoral past are still evident in the weathered woolsheds and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside, and the Derwent River, a vital artery for irrigation and a source of quiet beauty, has always been central to Lawitta's story. While not a hub of industry, the local economy thrives on the steady output of its farms, augmented by a growing appreciation for its scenic appeal, drawing visitors who seek the tranquil charm of Tasmania's rural heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lawitta, 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 Lawitta, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lawitta includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Lawitta 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. |