Selbourne, 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 Selbourne, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Selbourne |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.43002 |
| Longitude | 146.86162 |
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 50.6 km² |
| Elevation | 197 m |
| Postcode | 7292 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 166 km north-northwest |
Selbourne is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 57. The locality covers an area of 50.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 197 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km north-northwest of Hobart. Selbourne is located at 41.4300°S, 146.8616°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7292. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Selbourne rests in the broad embrace of the Meander Valley, a landscape shaped by ancient forces and the steady hand of agriculture. It lies 23.2 km west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 271°T), and is situated 8.6 km north-north-east of Westbury. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden fields, descend towards the meandering river that gives the region its name. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypt, mingling with the damp, earthy perfume of fertile soil, especially potent after a spring shower. Sunlight, filtered through a sky often brushed with soft, wispy clouds, casts a gentle, almost buttery glow across the land, illuminating the sturdy timber fences and the scattered, white-washed farmhouses that dot the terrain. The surrounding slopes, some steep enough to challenge a sure-footed sheep, are softened by the rounded contours of erosion, creating a vista of sweeping lines and quiet, enduring beauty.
The history of Selbourne is deeply entwined with the pastoral tradition that has defined the Meander Valley for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing land, established farms that remain the lifeblood of the local economy today, their prosperity evident in the well-maintained homesteads and the thriving livestock that graze the verdant paddocks. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been central to life here, providing water for crops and a vital artery for transport in earlier times. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, a growing interest in artisanal produce and boutique wineries has begun to add new flavours to Selbourne's character, attracting a thoughtful kind of traveller seeking authentic experiences. The quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the rumble of farm machinery and the occasional greeting exchanged between neighbours, a testament to a community that values its roots and its connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Selbourne, 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 Selbourne, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Selbourne includes the postcode (7292), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Selbourne 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. |