Mornington, 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 Mornington, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Mornington |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.8609 |
| Longitude | 147.3992 |
| Population | 2,276 |
| Density | 538.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 107 m |
| Postcode | 7018 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 6 km east-northeast |
Mornington is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,276. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 538.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km east-northeast of Hobart. Mornington is located at 42.8609°S, 147.3992°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7018. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mornington breathes the salty tang of the Derwent River estuary, its low-slung houses and scattering of businesses clinging to the gentle slopes that descend towards the water. It lies 6.2 km east-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 67°T), and is situated 7.2 km north-east of Sandy Bay. The land here is a muted palette of greens and browns, a subtle tapestry of pasture and scrub where the wind, carrying the scent of distant eucalyptus and the fainter, sharper smell of brine, whispers through the tussocks. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the landscape, softening the edges of the residential streets and painting the water with shimmering streaks of gold.
This stretch of coastline has long been a place of quiet sustenance and industrious endeavour, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of the river and the sea. Early European settlers found fertile ground here, establishing farms that still dot the surrounding hills, their fields yielding a steady harvest. The harbour, though modest, has always been a hub of activity, a place where fishing boats bring in their catch and small craft ply the waters, connecting Mornington to neighbouring communities. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a strong connection to the land and sea, with a growing appreciation for the local produce and the slow, deliberate pace of life that characterises Mornington.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mornington, 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 Mornington, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mornington includes the postcode (7018), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence 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 Mornington 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. |