Pelham, 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 Pelham, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Pelham |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.57367 |
| Longitude | 147.01144 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 37.0 km² |
| Elevation | 440 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 43 km northwest |
Pelham is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 37.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 440 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km northwest of Hobart. Pelham is located at 42.5737°S, 147.0114°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pelham lies at the foot of rolling hills, a place where the air carries the crisp scent of eucalyptus and damp earth after rain. It lies 43.0 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 323°T), and is situated 29.2 km north-west of Claremont. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, with broad paddocks stretching towards the horizon, bordered by the dark, dense lines of native forest. Sheep graze on the slopes, their white fleeces stark against the weathered stone fences that snake across the terrain, a testament to the enduring, quiet labour of generations. The sky above Pelham often hangs a soft, pale blue, sometimes bruised with the coming of weather, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, has a gentle, honeyed quality that softens the edges of the world.
The story of Pelham is one of hardy beginnings, forged in the demanding agricultural pursuits of its early settlers who coaxed sustenance from this fertile, yet often challenging, land. The local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the earth; sheep farming remains a cornerstone, with wool production a quiet but vital industry that shapes the character of the district. The rhythm of Pelham is dictated by the seasons and the needs of livestock, a slower cadence than the bustling centres, where the morning mist often lingers in the valleys long after the sun has begun its climb. A small, well-kept memorial in the centre of Pelham hints at the sacrifices made in distant conflicts, a reminder of the broader sweep of history that touches even these secluded valleys.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pelham, 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 Pelham, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pelham includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Pelham 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. |