Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
| Locality | Sassafras |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.31135 |
| Longitude | 146.54806 |
| Population | 337 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 153.2 km² |
| Elevation | 127 m |
| Postcode | 7307 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 186 km north-northwest |
Sassafras is a locality in the Latrobe Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 337. The locality covers an area of 153.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 127 m above sea level. It lies approximately 186 km north-northwest of Hobart. Sassafras is located at 41.3113°S, 146.5481°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sassafras breathes a quiet existence amongst the rolling hills of Tasmania's midlands. It lies 22.9 km south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 131°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-east of Latrobe. The land here unfolds in gentle, verdant swells, patched with the rich browns and greens of cultivated fields and the darker, more mysterious hues of scattered eucalypt woodlands. A fine mist often clings to the lower valleys in the early morning, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a hushed, introspective quality to the air, while the broad expanse of sky above, particularly at dusk when it bleeds into shades of rose and lavender, offers a constant, silent grandeur. The creeks that meander through the countryside, often fringed with rustling grasses and the occasional hardy fern, carry the cool, clear waters that nourish this fertile ground.
The character of Sassafras is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its economy long anchored in the grazing of sheep and cattle that dot the surrounding paddocks like scattered white and brown pearls. This quiet productivity is a continuation of the land's story, a narrative whispered by the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that have stood for generations. While agriculture remains its backbone, a subtle shift is apparent, with a growing appreciation for artisanal produce and a burgeoning interest in local food and wine contributing to a more diversified, though still understated, economic tapestry. The pace of life in Sassafras is measured, dictated more by the seasons and the needs of the land than by the frantic demands of the outside world, fostering a sense of community where neighbours know each other's faces and the passing of time feels more like a gentle tide than a rushing current.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sassafras includes the postcode (7307), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe 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 Sassafras 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. |