Snug, 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 Snug, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Snug |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.07684 |
| Longitude | 147.20777 |
| Population | 1,203 |
| Density | 52.0 /km² |
| Area | 23.1 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 7054 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 24 km south-southwest |
Snug is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,203. The locality covers an area of 23.1 km², giving a population density of about 52.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-southwest of Hobart. Snug is located at 43.0768°S, 147.2078°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7054. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Snug rests where the Derwent River broadens, a gentle curve of the coastline embracing a landscape that breathes with the scent of salt and damp earth. It lies 23.8 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 204°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-south-west of Kingston. The hills rise behind, a soft green backdrop scored by winding tracks and the occasional weathered fence line, their slopes dotted with hardy eucalypts and the more manicured rows of orchards. Down by the water, weathered jetties reach into the estuary, reflecting the shifting moods of the sky – from the sharp, clear blue of a winter’s day to the bruised purples and greys that precede a southerly change. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a peculiar stillness, broken only by the cries of gulls and the distant hum of a boat heading out into the channel.
The character of Snug is deeply entwined with its maritime past and the fertile land that has sustained it. For generations, fishing boats have plied these waters, their catches forming the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that continues to echo in the small harbour. Further inland, the rich soil has long been a canvas for agriculture, with orchards yielding apples and pears, their produce often finding its way to markets across the island. Hints of its colonial beginnings can be found in the older farmhouses, their stone walls a testament to enduring craftsmanship, and the quiet lanes that once served as arteries for horse-drawn carts. The presence of the nearby Huon River, a vital waterway for transport and sustenance, has shaped the lives of those who have called Snug home, imbuing the place with a sense of both resilience and quiet contentment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Snug, 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 Snug, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Snug includes the postcode (7054), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough 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 Snug 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. |