Mount Rumney, 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 Mount Rumney, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Rumney |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.85586 |
| Longitude | 147.44135 |
| Population | 262 |
| Density | 34.2 /km² |
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Elevation | 300 m |
| Postcode | 7170 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 10 km east-northeast |
Mount Rumney is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 262. The locality covers an area of 7.7 km², giving a population density of about 34.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 300 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km east-northeast of Hobart. Mount Rumney is located at 42.8559°S, 147.4413°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7170. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Rumney’s broad shoulders rise with a quiet dignity, a substantial presence against the Tasmanian sky. It lies 9.6 km east-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 72°T), and is situated 10.0 km north-east of Sandy Bay. Its slopes, cloaked in a patchwork of hardy bushland and scattered grazing properties, tumble down towards the shimmering waters of the Derwent estuary, a landscape shaped by wind and rain. The air here carries a faint, briny tang from the sea, mingling with the dry, earthy scent of eucalyptus and the sweet perfume of gorse in bloom. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding clouds, casts a golden hue across the terrain, illuminating the rough textures of granite outcrops and the deep green of the native grasses. The character of Mount Rumney is one of enduring resilience, a place where the natural world asserts its dominance, yet allows the human imprint to exist in a harmonious, if sometimes stark, balance.
The history of Mount Rumney is etched into its very contours, a story of early settlement and the enduring pull of the land. For generations, its fertile lower slopes have supported sheep and cattle, the wool and meat contributing to the region’s agricultural heritage. While not a site of major historical conflict, the land bears the marks of colonial expansion, with old stone fences and weathered farmhouses hinting at lives lived out in quiet perseverance. Today, the economy of Mount Rumney is a blend of these traditional pursuits and a growing interest in its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of its walking tracks and the panoramic views it offers. The distinctive shape of the hill, a familiar landmark for those who navigate the waterways, has long been a point of reference, a silent sentinel watching over the neighbouring communities and the ever-changing moods of the harbour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Rumney, 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 Mount Rumney, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Rumney includes the postcode (7170), 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 Mount Rumney 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. |