Sprent, 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 Sprent, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Sprent |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.27954 |
| Longitude | 146.15616 |
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 4.3 /km² |
| Area | 31.3 km² |
| Elevation | 256 m |
| Postcode | 7315 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 203 km north-northwest |
Sprent is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 133. The locality covers an area of 31.3 km², giving a population density of about 4.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 256 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km north-northwest of Hobart. Sprent is located at 41.2795°S, 146.1562°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sprent lies cradled by the undulating, verdant folds of Tasmania's north, where the air carries the cool, damp breath of the nearby Western Tiers. It lies 19.5 km south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 233°T), and is situated 12.0 km south-south-west of Ulverstone. The land here is a patchwork quilt of rolling paddocks, edged by stands of gum trees whose grey-green leaves whisper secrets to the wind. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the landscape, their waters reflecting the soft, diffused light that often bathes this part of the island. The character of Sprent is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant bleating of sheep is a common refrain against the vast, open skies.
The history of Sprent is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity. Once a significant stop for travellers moving between the north-west coast and the northern midlands, its economy has long been anchored in sheep farming and grazing, the rich pastures supporting healthy flocks. Though the railway line that once served it is now a ghost of its former self, the spirit of connection remains, with local producers still bringing their wares to neighbouring markets. A distinctive feature of this locality is the palpable sense of enduring connection to the land, a quiet pride in the labour that has sustained generations, and the subtle scent of woodsmoke that often drifts on the evening breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sprent, 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 Sprent, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sprent includes the postcode (7315), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Sprent 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. |