Middleton, 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 Middleton, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Middleton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.22883 |
| Longitude | 147.22898 |
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 16.3 /km² |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 7163 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 39 km south-southwest |
Middleton is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 258. The locality covers an area of 15.8 km², giving a population density of about 16.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km south-southwest of Hobart. Middleton is located at 43.2288°S, 147.2290°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7163. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Middleton unfolds along the eastern seaboard of the Bruny Island peninsula, a place where the land slopes gently towards the cool, grey-blue waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. It lies 39.4 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 192°T), and is situated 11.3 km south of Kettering. The air here carries the subtle brine of the sea, a constant whisper against the backdrop of rolling paddocks dotted with hardy sheep and the occasional sturdy farmhouse. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound, and on clear evenings, the light often takes on a softened, pearlescent quality, catching the edges of the clouds and gilding the distant silhouette of the mainland. The terrain is an easy gradient, a comfortable transition from the coastal edge to the inland rise, offering expansive views that stretch across the water to the neighbouring shores.
The history of Middleton is entwined with the pastoral life that has shaped this part of Tasmania for generations. Early settlers found fertile ground for grazing, and the legacy of sheep farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, evident in the well-maintained fences and the quiet industry of the agricultural holdings. The channel itself, a vital artery of trade and transport in earlier times, still hums with a low-key maritime activity, from the occasional fishing boat heading out at dawn to pleasure craft enjoying the sheltered waters. While not a place of grand monuments, Middleton possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of place built on the steady rhythm of the seasons and the enduring connection to the land and sea that has defined its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Middleton, 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 Middleton, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Middleton includes the postcode (7163), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Middleton 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. |