Rosetta, 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 Rosetta, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
| Locality | Rosetta |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glenorchy City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.8209 |
| Longitude | 147.25186 |
| Population | 2,684 |
| Density | 948.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 75 m |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 9 km northwest |
Rosetta is a locality in the Glenorchy City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,684. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 948.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 75 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northwest of Hobart. Rosetta is located at 42.8209°S, 147.2519°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7010. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rosetta lies where the Derwent River begins to broaden, a quiet settlement embraced by rolling hills that cradle it from the harsher winds. It lies 9.3 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 317°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, especially after a rain, and the light often possesses a pearly quality, softening the edges of the landscape as day yields to dusk. The terrain is a gentle, undulating mosaic of green pastures and darker patches of bushland, dissected by the occasional glint of a creek or dam, suggesting a land that has been patiently shaped by water and time. Neighbouring farmland spills down towards the river's edge, punctuated by the sturdy forms of farmhouses and the occasional weathered shed, their colours muted by the Tasmanian sun.
The history of Rosetta is etched into its agricultural roots, a story of clearing land and coaxing sustenance from the soil, a tradition that continues to define its local economy. For generations, sheep have grazed on the verdant slopes, their fleeces a vital contribution to the region's output, while cattle also find purchase on the richer pastures closer to the river. The river itself, a constant presence, offers not just a scenic backdrop but also a source of water for irrigation and a gentle pathway for the occasional fishing boat. While not a hub of bustling industry, Rosetta’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a steady pace, tied to the seasons and the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosetta, 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 Rosetta, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rosetta includes the postcode (7010), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenorchy City 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 Rosetta 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. |