South Bruny, 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 Bruny, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | South Bruny |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.39062 |
| Longitude | 147.27683 |
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 207.2 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 7150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 57 km south |
South Bruny is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 81. The locality covers an area of 207.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km south of Hobart. South Bruny is located at 43.3906°S, 147.2768°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7150. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Bruny unfolds as a long, verdant finger reaching south into the embrace of the Southern Ocean, its coastline a dramatic interplay of rugged cliffs and sheltered sandy coves. It lies 56.7 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 184°T), and is situated 23.2 km east-south-east of Dover. The air here carries the crisp, invigorating tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed waters that shape its character. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pastures and deep, ancient eucalypt forests, tumble down towards the sea, their contours softened by the ever-present sea mist that often lends a dreamlike quality to the landscape, particularly in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon. Sheep graze contentedly in paddocks that fringe the coastline, their fleeces the colour of bleached bone against the vibrant green, while the occasional weathered farmstead, its corrugated iron roof gleaming dully, speaks of lives lived in close communion with this elemental place.
The history of South Bruny is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its inhabitants and the enduring rhythms of the land and sea. For millennia, Indigenous peoples knew these shores, their connection to the country a deep and abiding one. European settlement brought whalers, sealers, and later, farmers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant marine life. The local economy, once reliant on whaling and timber, has diversified over time, with grazing, viticulture, and a burgeoning tourism industry now shaping its present. Travellers are drawn to the iconic lighthouse at Cape Bruny, a sentinel standing guard over treacherous waters, and to the pristine beaches that invite quiet contemplation or the thrill of catching a wave. The island's wine producers, benefiting from the cool maritime climate, are gaining recognition, their cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay a subtle echo of the land’s own refined character, offering a taste of this unique corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Bruny, 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 Bruny, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Bruny 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 South Bruny 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. |