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| Locality | Montrose |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glenorchy City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.83082 |
| Longitude | 147.24242 |
| Population | 2,098 |
| Density | 721.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 135 m |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 9 km northwest |
Montrose is a locality in the Glenorchy City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,098. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 721.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 135 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northwest of Hobart. Montrose is located at 42.8308°S, 147.2424°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7010. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Montrose rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills that slope towards the broad, shimmering waters of the Derwent estuary. It lies 9.1 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-west of Sandy Bay. The landscape here is a soft green, a tapestry of pasture and scattered woodland, where the air carries a faint, briny tang from the neighbouring coast. Fences, weathered by sun and rain, trace neat boundaries across the land, and the scattered farmhouses, their chimneys often emitting a thin plume of woodsmoke, suggest a quiet, enduring presence. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, turning the distant hills a hazy lavender and gilding the edges of the clouds with a fleeting, honeyed hue.
The story of Montrose is one of quiet industry and resourceful adaptation. Originally part of a larger pastoral estate, its character has been shaped by generations of farmers and grazers who worked the fertile soil. The local economy, though small, is a testament to this agricultural heritage, with a strong focus on livestock and, in more recent times, niche horticulture. A particular pride is taken in the local produce, often sold at weekend markets where the conviviality of neighbours and the freshness of the goods are equally prized. While Montrose doesn't boast grand monuments, its distinctive charm lies in this unassuming connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Montrose, Tasmania. 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 Montrose, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montrose includes the postcode (7010), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenorchy City 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 Montrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |