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| Locality | Rosevears |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.33434 |
| Longitude | 146.98552 |
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 33.8 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 7277 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 174 km north |
Rosevears is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 331. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 33.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 174 km north of Hobart. Rosevears is located at 41.3343°S, 146.9855°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rosevears unfurls along the western bank of the Tamar River, a ribbon of emerald and ochre where gentle slopes surrender to the estuary's embrace. It lies 16.9 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 311°T), and is situated 12.4 km west-north-west of Newnham. The air here carries the cool, damp scent of the river, mingling with the sweet perfume of ripening orchards that climb the hillsides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey Tasmanian sky, paints the landscape in a soft, diffused glow, catching the deep green of the pastures and the muted blues of the water. The character of Rosevears is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the rhythm of the tides seems to echo in the unhurried movements of its inhabitants. Here, the broad expanse of the Tamar offers a constant, serene backdrop, its surface shifting from mirror-like calm to a restless chop, depending on the mood of the wind.
The history of Rosevears is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Tamar Valley. For generations, this land has yielded its fruits, from the early days of pastoralism to the more specialised cultivation of vineyards that now dot the neighbouring slopes, contributing to the region's burgeoning wine industry. The local economy, while diversified, still draws strength from the earth and the river, with farming and the production of premium cool-climate wines forming its backbone. Evidence of its past can be glimpsed in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses that punctuate the landscape, silent witnesses to the hard work and dedication of those who first settled this fertile ground. The river itself has always been the lifeblood of Rosevears, a highway for trade and connection, and today, it continues to draw visitors and residents alike, offering opportunities for recreation and a profound sense of place.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Rosevears, Tasmania. 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 Rosevears, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rosevears includes the postcode (7277), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar 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 Rosevears is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |