Opossum Bay, 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 Opossum Bay, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | Opossum Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.98546 |
| Longitude | 147.41111 |
| Population | 302 |
| Density | 65.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 7023 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 13 km south-southeast |
Opossum Bay is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 302. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 65.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southeast of Hobart. Opossum Bay is located at 42.9855°S, 147.4111°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7023. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Opossum Bay unfurls along a sliver of Tasmania’s picturesque coastline, a quiet haven where the Derwent River surrenders to the Tasman Sea. It lies 13.3 km south-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 150°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-east of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the restless ocean just beyond the sheltered harbour. Gentle slopes, carpeted in a mosaic of hardy coastal scrub and wind-sculpted gums, descend towards the water, their colours muted under the often-overcast Tasmanian sky, though when the sun does break through, it casts a luminous, almost ethereal glow upon the bay. The land itself feels resilient, shaped by the persistent winds and the slow, patient erosion of water and time, offering a landscape that is both starkly beautiful and reassuringly solid.
For generations, Opossum Bay has drawn sustenance from its marine surroundings, its local economy historically tethered to the bounty of the surrounding waters. While the whispers of past fishing fleets might still linger on the breeze, the modern character of Opossum Bay is increasingly defined by its appeal as a peaceful retreat. Its proximity to larger centres means that day-trippers and weekenders often seek its shores, drawn by the promise of unhurried moments and the simple pleasure of watching the tide ebb and flow. The few scattered homes that dot the coastline, some bearing the patina of age, speak of a life lived in close communion with the elements, a quiet continuity that binds the present to the bay's unpretentious past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Opossum Bay, 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 Opossum Bay, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Opossum Bay includes the postcode (7023), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence City 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 Opossum Bay 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. |