Legerwood, 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 Legerwood, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Legerwood |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.21298 |
| Longitude | 147.70193 |
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 4.8 /km² |
| Area | 38.6 km² |
| Elevation | 244 m |
| Postcode | 7263 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 188 km north |
Legerwood is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 185. The locality covers an area of 38.6 km², giving a population density of about 4.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 244 m above sea level. It lies approximately 188 km north of Hobart. Legerwood is located at 41.2130°S, 147.7019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7263. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Legerwood lies cradled in a quiet fold of Tasmania's north-east, where rolling hills surrender to a generous sky. It lies 53.0 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 63°T), and is situated 15.8 km east-south-east of Scottsdale. The land here is a patchwork of verdant pastures, stitched with the darker green of eucalypt woodlands that climb the slopes like a soft moss. Beneath the broad sweep of the heavens, the air carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and sun-warmed grass. The rhythm of the day is measured by the distant lowing of cattle and the occasional rumble of a ute carrying produce to market, a sound that seems to echo the gentle incline of the terrain. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a painterly quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, buttery glow that softens every edge and lends a profound stillness to the scene.
The story of Legerwood is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region. For generations, this fertile ground has sustained families through the honest labour of farming and grazing, yielding sheep and cattle that are the lifeblood of the local economy. The very character of Legerwood is shaped by this connection to the land, a tangible inheritance passed down from those who first worked these fields. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring farms and the strong sense of neighbourly connection speak volumes of its history. The occasional glimpse of a weathered fence post or a stand of ancient pines serves as a subtle reminder of the passage of time and the enduring spirit of those who have called Legerwood home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Legerwood, 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 Legerwood, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Legerwood includes the postcode (7263), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Legerwood 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. |