Sloping Main, 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 Sloping Main, in the Tasman Council local government area.
| Locality | Sloping Main |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Tasman Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.99333 |
| Longitude | 147.69025 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 7186 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 32 km east-southeast |
Sloping Main is a locality in the Tasman Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 46.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km east-southeast of Hobart. Sloping Main is located at 42.9933°S, 147.6902°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7186. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sloping Main unfolds across a generous sweep of land where the rugged contours of the earth begin their gentle descent towards the shimmering expanse of the sea. It lies 31.9 km east-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 113°T), and is situated 11.7 km south of Primrose Sands. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a patchwork of undulating pastures crisscrossed by old dry-stone walls, their grey stones weathered to the colour of forgotten memories. Patches of dense eucalypt forest cling to the steeper slopes, their leaves whispering in the perpetual breeze that carries the tang of salt and damp soil. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that deepen the hollows and highlight the subtle rise and fall of the terrain, lending a quiet, almost ethereal beauty to the scene. The air itself feels clean and cool, carrying the distant bleating of sheep and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth.
The story of Sloping Main is etched into its very soil, a narrative of resilience and quiet industry. For generations, the rich volcanic earth has sustained a thriving agricultural community, its pastures yielding prime wool and prime beef, a testament to the enduring connection between the land and its people. This rural heartland, though seemingly tranquil, has always been alive with the steady hum of activity, the rhythmic turning of the soil, the lowing of cattle in the paddocks. Further down towards the coast, the economy shifts, hinting at a history of maritime endeavour, with sturdy fishing boats still dotting the small harbours, their nets drying in the sun. The character of Sloping Main is one of understated strength, a place where hard work is respected and the changing seasons dictate the pace of life, a place that holds its history close without ostentation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sloping Main, 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 Sloping Main, in the Tasman Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sloping Main includes the postcode (7186), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Tasman 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 Sloping Main 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. |