Osterley, 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 Osterley, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Osterley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -42.32089 |
| Longitude | 146.75125 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 70.6 km² |
| Elevation | 367 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 78 km northwest |
Osterley is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 70.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 367 m above sea level. It lies approximately 78 km northwest of Hobart. Osterley is located at 42.3209°S, 146.7512°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Osterley rests in a broad valley, its landscape a tapestry of soft, rolling hills that gradually ascend towards the rugged, ancient peaks of the Central Highlands. It lies 78.3 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 323°T), and is situated 57.2 km north-north-west of New Norfolk. Here, the sky seems to stretch further, a vast canvas of blue that deepens to an ethereal violet at dusk, casting a gentle, almost mournful glow over the scattered sheep and the occasional solitary gum tree standing sentinel against the horizon. The air, crisp and carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and eucalypt, whispers secrets of the land, a constant, quiet murmur that seeps into the very bones of the place. The terrain, a mosaic of verdant pasture and patches of darker, untamed bushland, feels both yielding and resilient, a testament to the enduring spirit of this highland country.
The story of Osterley is intrinsically linked to the rich, dark earth that has sustained its people for generations. Once a vital hub for pastoral pursuits, the land here has long been shaped by the steady hand of farmers and graziers, their endeavours reflected in the carefully managed paddocks and the sturdy, weathered fences that crisscross the valley. The local economy, though now diversified, still carries the echoes of its agricultural past, with sheep farming and prime cattle grazing remaining prominent. A small, independent spirit defines Osterley, a quiet self-reliance born from its relative isolation and the challenging, yet rewarding, environment. The occasional hum of a tractor, the distant bleating of sheep, and the slow, deliberate pace of life are the enduring rhythms of this distinctive corner of Tasmania, a place where the land itself seems to hold a deep, unspoken history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Osterley, 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 Osterley, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Osterley includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Osterley 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. |