Murdunna, 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 Murdunna, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Murdunna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.93859 |
| Longitude | 147.92295 |
| Population | 274 |
| Density | 2.9 /km² |
| Area | 96.0 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 7178 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 49 km east |
Murdunna is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 274. The locality covers an area of 96.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km east of Hobart. Murdunna is located at 42.9386°S, 147.9229°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7178. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Murdunna lies where the verdant hills of the Tasman Peninsula begin to fold towards the coast. It lies 48.8 km east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 98°T), and is situated 25.6 km east-south-east of Dodges Ferry. The landscape here is a generous sprawl of rolling paddocks, often stitched with the dark, resilient green of Tasmanian blue gums and stringybarks, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to a bruised, brooding grey within the span of an afternoon. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypt mixed with the fainter, salt-laced tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of the peninsula's maritime embrace. The land itself feels solid, ancient, its contours smoothed by countless seasons of wind and rain, offering a quiet, unhurried welcome to those who travel its byways.
The history of Murdunna is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, a story whispered in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, with sheep dotting the hillsides like scattered clouds and the occasional hardy cattle herd a familiar sight against the backdrop of emerald fields. This agricultural heritage is evident in the weathered fences that crisscross the terrain and the sturdy, practical homesteads that have stood for decades. While not a major hub, Murdunna serves as a quiet gateway, its character shaped by the steady rhythm of rural life and the appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it, a place where the journey often feels as significant as the destination itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murdunna, 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 Murdunna, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Murdunna includes the postcode (7178), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Murdunna 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. |