Simpsons Bay, 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 Simpsons Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Simpsons Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.27305 |
| Longitude | 147.28605 |
| Population | 46 |
| Density | 5.1 /km² |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 44 km south |
Simpsons Bay is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 46. The locality covers an area of 9.0 km², giving a population density of about 5.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 44 km south of Hobart. Simpsons Bay is located at 43.2730°S, 147.2860°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Simpsons Bay unfolds as a gentle curve of coastline, where the deep, cool waters of the Derwent estuary meet a shore of weathered pebbles and resilient coastal scrub. It lies 43.6 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 185°T), and is situated 29.6 km south of Blackmans Bay. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising from the water's edge into low hills carpeted with a mosaic of pastures and remnant bushland, their colours shifting with the passing clouds. Salt-laden air, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of flowering coastal heath, whispers across the landscape, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, casting long, languid shadows that stretch towards the water, lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the scene.
This stretch of coastline carries the echoes of a past shaped by the sea and the land's bounty. For generations, the waters of Simpsons Bay have sustained a modest fishing fleet, their catches contributing to the local economy alongside the sheep grazing on the surrounding paddocks. The area's history is one of quiet settlement, a slow unfolding of life rather than dramatic upheaval, with families putting down roots and building a life connected to the natural rhythms of the coast. While not a place of grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in this enduring connection to the sea and the land, a character that continues to draw those seeking a slower, more grounded existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Simpsons Bay, 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 Simpsons Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Simpsons Bay includes the postcode (7150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Simpsons Bay 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. |