Orielton, 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 Orielton, in the Sorell Council local government area.
| Locality | Orielton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Sorell Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.71768 |
| Longitude | 147.527 |
| Population | 348 |
| Density | 6.9 /km² |
| Area | 50.5 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 7172 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 24 km northeast |
Orielton is a locality in the Sorell Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 348. The locality covers an area of 50.5 km², giving a population density of about 6.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km northeast of Hobart. Orielton is located at 42.7177°S, 147.5270°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7172. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Orielton lies cradled by the gentle slopes that descend towards the southern reaches of Pitt Water. It lies 24.4 km north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.3 km north-west of Sorell. Here, the air carries a briny tang, a constant whisper from the estuary, mingling with the dry scent of sun-baked grasses and the sweet perfume of flowering gorse in the warmer months. The land itself, a mosaic of pale green pastures and darker swathes of bushland, rolls towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic forms of scattered gums. The sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with streaks of pearl and rose at dawn and dusk, a silent spectacle that has witnessed centuries of quiet unfolding.
The history of Orielton is as deeply rooted as its gum trees, a story shaped by the fertile earth and the bounty of the nearby waterways. Once a significant agricultural hub, the broad acres here have long been dedicated to grazing livestock, their bleating a familiar sound carried on the breeze, and to the cultivation of crops that have sustained generations. The legacy of early settlers, their determination etched into the very contours of the land, is palpable in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape. Today, Orielton maintains its agricultural character, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between its people and the soil, with a burgeoning wine industry starting to find its footing amongst the established pastures, adding a new layer to the local economy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Orielton, 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 Orielton, in the Sorell Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Orielton includes the postcode (7172), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Sorell 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 Orielton 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. |