Southwest, 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 Southwest, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Southwest |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -42.83818 |
| Longitude | 145.96372 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 13178.6 km² |
| Elevation | 304 m |
| Postcode | 7116 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 111 km west |
Southwest is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 13178.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 304 m above sea level. It lies approximately 111 km west of Hobart. Southwest is located at 42.8382°S, 145.9637°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7116. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Southwest is a place where the land seems to hold its breath, a broad expanse of rolling hills that fall away towards the distant, often mist-shrouded peaks. It lies 111.4 km west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 272°T), and is situated 49.4 km west of Maydena. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the generous rainfall that greens the pastures and cloaks the slopes in a rich, varied tapestry of native bushland and cultivated fields. Sheep, pale against the vibrant green, dot the landscape like scattered wool. The sky is a living thing, a vast dome that shifts from the bruised purples of dawn to the pale, watery blues of midday, often breaking into dramatic displays of cloud that cast fleeting shadows across the terrain. The quiet here is profound, punctuated only by the bleating of livestock or the rustle of wind through tall grasses.
This corner of Southwest carries the imprint of hardy pioneers, their legacy etched into the very stone walls that delineate the paddocks. Once, the hum of mining machinery echoed through the valleys, a testament to the mineral wealth that drew early settlers, though that era has largely faded, leaving behind only whispers and the occasional rusted relic. Today, the economy leans more towards the gentle rhythm of agriculture and grazing, with wool and prime lamb forming the backbone for many families. Local produce finds its way to nearby markets, a direct connection between the land and the table. The occasional vineyard, defying the cooler climate, hints at a burgeoning wine culture, adding a touch of sophisticated possibility to the rugged character of Southwest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Southwest, 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 Southwest, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Southwest includes the postcode (7116), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Southwest 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. |