Lower Barrington, 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 Lower Barrington, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Lower Barrington |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.29025 |
| Longitude | 146.28241 |
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 10.7 /km² |
| Area | 22.2 km² |
| Elevation | 274 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 197 km north-northwest |
Lower Barrington is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 239. The locality covers an area of 22.2 km², giving a population density of about 10.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 274 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km north-northwest of Hobart. Lower Barrington is located at 41.2903°S, 146.2824°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lower Barrington rests in a valley cupped by the gently rising, deeply forested slopes of Tasmania’s north. It lies 13.7 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-south-east of Ulverstone. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of rich soil, the cool breath of the nearby river, and the subtle, sweet scent of eucalypt. The landscape is a patchwork quilt of verdant pastures, delineated by old, moss-covered stone walls and weathered fences, where Friesian cattle graze placidly, their dark hides stark against the emerald green. The Meander River, a generous artery of the region, winds its way through the valley floor, its waters a shifting canvas of grey and silver, reflecting the vast, often dramatic, Tasmanian sky above. Beyond the farmland, the land climbs, transitioning into dense stands of native bush, where the dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the undergrowth with an almost ethereal glow.
This is a place where the echoes of early settlement are still palpable, where the land has been shaped by generations of farmers and graziers since the mid-1800s. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive on the fertile plains, with dairy farming forming the backbone, supplying milk and cream to the wider region. There's a quiet sense of industry, a steady hum beneath the surface of the tranquil surroundings, as tractors traverse the paddocks and the rhythm of rural life unfolds. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the nearby historical sites, remnants of a pioneering spirit, or simply to the profound peace that settles over Lower Barrington as dusk paints the sky in hues of lavender and rose, a quiet beauty that speaks of endurance and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lower Barrington, 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 Lower Barrington, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lower Barrington includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Lower Barrington 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. |