North Bruny, 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 North Bruny, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | North Bruny |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.16482 |
| Longitude | 147.34699 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 87.5 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 32 km south |
North Bruny is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 87.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km south of Hobart. North Bruny is located at 43.1648°S, 147.3470°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
North Bruny unfolds as a landscape of subtle dramas, where the land slants with a determined grace towards the cool, pewter-grey waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. It lies 31.4 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 177°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-east of Snug. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and the deep, bruised green of eucalypt forests, tumble down to meet a coastline that is both rugged and inviting. Here, the air carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, mingled with the earthy perfume of damp soil and wild herbs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding Tasmanian sky, possesses a particular clarity, illuminating the textures of weathered fence posts and the wind-blown crowns of trees with an almost painterly intensity. The character of North Bruny is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have shaped a sturdy, unpretentious beauty, a beauty that speaks not of grand pronouncements but of enduring presence.
The history of North Bruny is etched into its very contours, a narrative woven from the threads of early European settlement and the enduring bounty of the sea and soil. For generations, this northern reach of Bruny Island has sustained its inhabitants through the hard work of farming and grazing, the rich volcanic soils giving rise to fertile paddocks that still define the horizon. Fishing, too, has always been a vital artery, the waters of the Channel providing sustenance and livelihood, a tradition that continues to colour the local economy. While not a place of grand monuments, North Bruny holds its own quiet significance, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives here, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace and the neighbouring waters offer both challenge and reward.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Bruny, 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 North Bruny, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Bruny includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 North Bruny 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. |