South Forest, 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 Forest, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | South Forest |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.8947 |
| Longitude | 145.27602 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.9 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 279 km northwest |
South Forest is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 25.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 279 km northwest of Hobart. South Forest is located at 40.8947°S, 145.2760°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Forest lies where the rich, dark earth rolls towards the coast, a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the lingering scent of salt carried on the breeze. It lies 94.8 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 289°T), and is situated 12.9 km east-south-east of Smithton. Here, the land breathes a quiet resilience, its character etched not in dramatic peaks but in the steady, dependable spread of paddocks and the sheltering embrace of windbreaks. The sky above often hangs a soft, pearly grey, a canvas for the fleeting moments when the sun breaks through, bathing the fields in a warm, honeyed light that seems to cling to the very texture of the soil. In the distance, the dark green smudge of the Tarkine wilderness hints at wilder, untamed country, a counterpoint to the ordered cultivation that defines the immediate surrounds of South Forest.
The economic heart of South Forest has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, its prosperity tied to the fertile soils that yield bountiful crops and support robust grazing enterprises. This is a place where the quiet hum of tractors and the distant bleating of sheep are the dominant sounds, a testament to an agricultural heritage that continues to define the local character. Historically, this region has seen waves of settlement, each leaving its subtle imprint on the land and its people, fostering a sense of community built on shared hard work and a deep connection to the earth. While farming remains central, the proximity to the coast also allows for a subtle influence from the sea, with fishing boats occasionally dotting the horizon and the salty tang of the ocean a constant, refreshing presence. South Forest is a place that values its continuity, a quiet strength found in the enduring cycles of nature and the steadfast dedication of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Forest, 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 Forest, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Forest includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Forest 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. |