Malbina, 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 Malbina, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Malbina |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.78849 |
| Longitude | 147.11907 |
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 54.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 20 km west-northwest |
Malbina is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 67. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 54.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km west-northwest of Hobart. Malbina is located at 42.7885°S, 147.1191°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Malbina unfolds as a quiet settlement cradled by the rolling, verdant hills of the Derwent Valley, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and ochre. It lies 20.0 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 301°T), and is situated 12.8 km west-north-west of Glenorchy. Here, the air carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland that presses in, sometimes close enough to whisper secrets through the wind. The terrain is a study in gentle contours, broken by the occasional steeper rise, all under a sky that often boasts a startlingly pure blue or, as dusk approaches, a painterly wash of rose and lavender. Sheep graze in paddocks stitched together by weathered fences, their soft bleating a low hum against the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of the Derwent River.
The history of Malbina is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands it occupies, once part of a broader agricultural tapestry that has sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and ample water, established farms and grazing properties, laying the foundations for the local economy that still largely revolves around primary production. While the days of large-scale timber milling have largely receded, the character of the place remains one of sturdy resilience, a quiet pride in its rural heritage. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a slower, more deliberate pace than the clamour of the cities, offering a genuine connection to the natural world and the enduring spirit of those who have called Malbina home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Malbina, 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 Malbina, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Malbina includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Malbina 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. |