South Arm, 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 South Arm, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
| Locality | South Arm |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.02614 |
| Longitude | 147.422 |
| Population | 796 |
| Density | 86.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 7022 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 18 km south-southeast |
South Arm is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 796. The locality covers an area of 9.2 km², giving a population density of about 86.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south-southeast of Hobart. South Arm is located at 43.0261°S, 147.4220°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7022. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Arm unfolds as a peninsula of sun-weathered grasses and resilient coastal scrub, its edges frayed by the restless Tasman Sea. It lies 17.7 km south-south-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 155°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-east of Sandy Bay. The land here is a gentle sweep of rolling hills, a palette of muted greens and ochres that soften under the wide Tasmanian sky, broken only by the occasional stand of wind-sculpted gum trees. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden hue across the landscape, making the distant haze of the horizon shimmer. The few scattered dwellings seem to hold their ground against the elements, their colours bleached by sun and wind, blending into the natural contours of the terrain.
Historically, South Arm has been a place of quiet sustenance and maritime passage, its early life tied to the sea and the land. For generations, fishing boats have bobbed in its sheltered coves, their nets echoing a long tradition of harvesting the ocean's bounty, a practice that continues to underpin the local economy alongside small-scale grazing and a growing appreciation for its scenic beauty that draws occasional visitors. The peninsula's strategic position has also played a part, a watchful eye over the entrance to the Derwent, though its modern character is one of peaceful seclusion rather than bustling trade. The old cottages, weathered and sturdy, speak of resilience, of lives lived in harmony with the often-harsh, yet always beautiful, coastal environment that defines South Arm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Arm, 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 South Arm, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Arm includes the postcode (7022), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence City 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 South Arm 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. |