Moogara, 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 Moogara, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Moogara |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.82078 |
| Longitude | 146.86478 |
| Population | 49 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 125.9 km² |
| Elevation | 498 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 38 km west |
Moogara is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 49. The locality covers an area of 125.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 498 m above sea level. It lies approximately 38 km west of Hobart. Moogara is located at 42.8208°S, 146.8648°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moogara exhales a quiet stillness, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, unhurried grace. It lies 38.4 km west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 280°T), and is situated 13.8 km west-north-west of Lachlan. The air, often carrying the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalyptus and damp earth, settles over a terrain of soft, rounded hills that cradle the valley floor. Here, the colours of the landscape are muted yet rich – the ochres and browns of dry grasses in summer giving way to the deep greens and greys of winter, all under a sky that can shift from brilliant, cloudless blue to a brooding, bruised purple within hours. The Derwent River, a silver ribbon of life, meanders through the heart of Moogara, its banks fringed with willows that whisper secrets to the passing breeze.
The character of Moogara is deeply entwined with its agricultural past and present, a legacy of hardy settlers who carved a life from this fertile ground. For generations, sheep and cattle have grazed its pastures, their presence a constant, low hum on the quietude, and the rich soil still yields crops that feed the neighbouring regions. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land is visible in the weathered timber fences and the sturdy, functional farmhouses that dot the hillsides. While the rhythm of farming remains central to Moogara’s identity, the subtle shift towards boutique vineyards in recent decades has introduced a new layer to its economic tapestry, a quiet blossoming of flavour and colour that complements the enduring, earthy spirit of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moogara, 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 Moogara, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Moogara includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Moogara 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. |