Liffey, 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 Liffey, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Liffey |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.69305 |
| Longitude | 146.80399 |
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 96.6 km² |
| Elevation | 254 m |
| Postcode | 7301 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 139 km north-northwest |
Liffey is a locality in the Northern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 164. The locality covers an area of 96.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 254 m above sea level. It lies approximately 139 km north-northwest of Hobart. Liffey is located at 41.6930°S, 146.8040°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Liffey rests in a fertile valley, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant bleating of sheep. It lies 40.1 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 224°T), and is situated 26.2 km west-south-west of Longford. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, denser stands of eucalyptus, cradle the settlement. The Liffey River, a silver thread, winds its way through the landscape, its banks fringed with willows that whisper secrets to the breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies of the Northern Midlands, paints the countryside in soft, diffused hues, lending a gentle, dreamlike quality to the scene. The very ground seems to absorb the quietude, a palpable sense of peace settling over the land.
This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of agriculture, where generations have worked the rich soil to coax sustenance from the earth. The economy of Liffey is intrinsically tied to the land, with sheep grazing and cattle fattening forming the backbone of its prosperity. Remnants of older ways, like the weathered stone walls that delineate fields, speak of a history of hard work and resilience. The Liffey River itself, once a vital artery for transport and a source of power, now flows with a more tranquil purpose, reflecting the unhurried rhythm of life here. While grand institutions are absent, the character of Liffey is defined by its close-knit community, a quiet strength forged in shared endeavours and a deep connection to this particular corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Liffey, 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 Liffey, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Liffey includes the postcode (7301), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Midlands 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 Liffey 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. |