Low Head, 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 Low Head, in the George Town Council local government area.
| Locality | Low Head |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | George Town Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.05516 |
| Longitude | 146.84267 |
| Population | 536 |
| Density | 24.2 /km² |
| Area | 22.1 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 7253 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 207 km north-northwest |
Low Head is a locality in the George Town Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 536. The locality covers an area of 22.1 km², giving a population density of about 24.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km north-northwest of Hobart. Low Head is located at 41.0552°S, 146.8427°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7253. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Low Head is a place where the Tasman Sea, still a deep, restless blue, gathers itself before spilling into the Tamar River estuary. It lies 43.9 km east-north-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 72°T), and is situated 5.3 km north-west of George Town. The land here is a gentle curve of coast, a strip of green that dips and rises, fringed by beaches of pale sand and punctuated by rocky outcrops that catch the spray. The air carries a constant, clean scent of salt and eucalyptus, a bracing perfume that clings to the weathered timber of the old buildings and the hardy coastal scrub. A quiet stillness often prevails, broken only by the cry of gulls and the distant thrum of a boat engine, creating a sense of peaceful isolation that is both calming and invigorating.
The history of Low Head is deeply entwined with its strategic position, a vital gateway for ships entering the rich lands of the Tamar Valley. For generations, its lighthouse, a stoic sentinel against the often-treacherous waters, has guided mariners, a beacon of human endeavour against the wild elements. This maritime heritage has shaped the character of Low Head, fostering a community with a deep respect for the sea and its bounty, evident in the small fishing boats that still dot the harbour and the weathered faces of those who make their living from the ocean. While tourism now plays a role, drawing visitors to its scenic beauty and historical sites, the enduring economy here remains tethered to the sea and the surrounding agricultural lands, a quiet testament to the enduring pull of this coastal strip.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Low Head, 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 Low Head, in the George Town Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Low Head includes the postcode (7253), telephone area code (03), and local government area (George Town 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 Low Head 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. |