Osmaston, 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 Osmaston, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Osmaston |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.57058 |
| Longitude | 146.7678 |
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 24.8 km² |
| Elevation | 355 m |
| Postcode | 7303 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 153 km north-northwest |
Osmaston is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 82. The locality covers an area of 24.8 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 355 m above sea level. It lies approximately 153 km north-northwest of Hobart. Osmaston is located at 41.5706°S, 146.7678°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7303. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Osmaston lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of the Meander Valley, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald pasture and the deep, brooding greens of ancient eucalypts. It lies 34.5 km west-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 244°T), and is situated 8.5 km east-south-east of Deloraine. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the subtle perfume of wild herbs, particularly potent after a soft rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-misted skies, washes the country in a luminous, honeyed light, illuminating the meandering lines of fences and the distant, hazy blue of the Great Western Tiers. Sheep graze placidly in paddocks that seem to stretch to the very edge of the sky, their fleece catching the light like scattered pearls. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of wind and water, yet vibrantly alive with the persistent hum of insect life and the occasional, plaintive cry of a currawong.
The character of Osmaston is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Tasmania. For generations, this has been a place of quiet industry, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. Sheep and cattle farming form the backbone of its economy, with rich, alluvial soils supporting productive pastures. Evidence of earlier endeavours can still be glimpsed in the weathered stone walls and the occasional forgotten homestead, whispering tales of pioneering spirit. While Osmaston itself is not a bustling centre, its proximity to larger towns within the Meander Valley Council ensures a connection to wider markets and services, yet it retains a distinct sense of self-sufficiency and a strong community spirit. The local roads, often lined with towering poplars that blaze with colour in autumn, serve as arteries connecting farms and families, fostering a neighbourly interdependence that defines the enduring spirit of Osmaston.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Osmaston, 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 Osmaston, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Osmaston includes the postcode (7303), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Osmaston 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. |