Pawleena, 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 Pawleena, in the Sorell Council local government area.
| Locality | Pawleena |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Sorell Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.71738 |
| Longitude | 147.61052 |
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 48.7 km² |
| Elevation | 119 m |
| Postcode | 7172 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 30 km northeast |
Pawleena is a locality in the Sorell Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 95. The locality covers an area of 48.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 119 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km northeast of Hobart. Pawleena is located at 42.7174°S, 147.6105°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7172. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pawleena rests in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the land gently rolls towards the horizon, a tapestry of ochre soil and verdant pasture. It lies 29.4 km north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 52°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-east of Sorell. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grass and the distant murmur of cattle, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Pawleena's core. Fields of ripening wheat, a rippling sea of gold, stretch to meet the pale blue sky, their edges softened by the hazy shimmer of a warm Tasmanian afternoon. Here and there, stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer pockets of deep, cool shadow, a welcome respite from the pervasive light. The landscape itself feels grounded, unpretentious, a place where the earth offers its bounty with quiet generosity.
The history of Pawleena is closely tied to the fertile lands that have sustained generations of farmers and graziers, their efforts etched into the very contours of the terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and ample rainfall, established a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the land. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and sheep stations forming the backbone of its prosperity, their produce finding its way to markets near and far. While the pace of life in Pawleena is unhurried, there is a quiet industriousness that pervades the daily rhythm, a sense of purpose in the tending of crops and the care of livestock. The occasional visitor might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of the farmhouses and sheds, buildings that speak of functionality and resilience, standing as silent witnesses to the enduring spirit of this particular corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pawleena, 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 Pawleena, in the Sorell Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pawleena includes the postcode (7172), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Sorell 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 Pawleena 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. |