South Springfield, 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 Springfield, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | South Springfield |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.26669 |
| Longitude | 147.52117 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 48.6 km² |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Postcode | 7260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 180 km north |
South Springfield is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 48.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 237 m above sea level. It lies approximately 180 km north of Hobart. South Springfield is located at 41.2667°S, 147.5212°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Springfield rests in a gentle embrace of undulating country, where emerald pastures meet the softened, grey-green blur of Australian bushland. It lies 36.9 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 60°T), and is situated 10.8 km south of Scottsdale. The air here carries a particular stillness, a quiet hum that seems to resonate from the very earth, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of wind through sparse gum trees. Here, the land unfolds in a series of low hills, their slopes often carpeted with native grasses that turn golden in the summer sun, while in the cooler months, they are softened by a velvet sheen of dew. Creeks, sometimes mere trickles, sometimes more robust veins of water, meander through the valleys, reflecting the wide, often startlingly blue sky. This is a landscape that speaks of patient growth and enduring resilience, where the light at dawn paints the eastern slopes with a tender, rosy hue, promising a day of quiet industry.
The story of South Springfield is inextricably linked to the fertile earth and the bounty it has yielded for generations. Historically, this area has been shaped by the steady hand of agriculture, with sheep grazing and cattle stations forming the bedrock of its economy, their wool and meat finding their way to markets far and wide. Remnants of earlier endeavours, perhaps a weathered fence post or a forgotten track, whisper of the pioneers who first carved a life from this land. While not a hub of bustling industry, South Springfield sustains itself on a dependable rhythm of farming, with local produce often finding its way to nearby towns. The distinctive character of South Springfield lies in this unpretentious connection to the land, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Springfield, 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 Springfield, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Springfield includes the postcode (7260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset 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 Springfield 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. |