Little Swanport, 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 Little Swanport, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Little Swanport |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.31288 |
| Longitude | 147.93533 |
| Population | 111 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 149.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 7190 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 80 km northeast |
Little Swanport is a locality in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 111. The locality covers an area of 149.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km northeast of Hobart. Little Swanport is located at 42.3129°S, 147.9353°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7190. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Little Swanport unfurls along a broad estuary where the Swan River breathes its final sighs into the Tasman Sea. It lies 80.5 km north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 38°T), and is situated 23.6 km south-south-west of Swansea. The landscape here is a gentle persuasion of rolling farmland, a patchwork quilt of ochre earth and verdant pasture, stitched together by the sinuous silver threads of creeks and the deeper, darker blue of the harbour itself. Salt-laced air, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of eucalypts and damp soil, drifts inland, softening the edges of the day and lending a pearly luminescence to the afternoon light that spills across the wide, open skies. The character of Little Swanport is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the rhythm of the tides seems to echo in the unhurried movements of its inhabitants.
For generations, the fertile land surrounding Little Swanport has been the bedrock of its economy, primarily supporting sheep grazing and agricultural pursuits that yield fine wool and produce. This coastal nook, with its sheltered waters, has also historically provided a haven for fishing, though the bounty of the sea is now more a cherished pastime than a primary industry for most. Evidence of early European settlement can be found in the weathered farmhouses and stone walls that trace the contours of the hills, whispering tales of pioneering spirit and hardy endeavour. The region’s heritage is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring connection between its people and the land, a bond strengthened by the cyclical nature of seasons and the predictable ebb and flow of the water that defines Little Swanport’s very essence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Little Swanport, 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 Little Swanport, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Little Swanport includes the postcode (7190), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glamorgan-Spring Bay 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 Little Swanport 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. |