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 Springfield, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Springfield |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.25082 |
| Longitude | 147.44118 |
| Population | 190 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 81.1 km² |
| Elevation | 198 m |
| Postcode | 7260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 182 km north |
Springfield is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 190. The locality covers an area of 81.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 198 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km north of Hobart. Springfield is located at 41.2508°S, 147.4412°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Springfield unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of erosion, where low, rolling hills give way to broader, flatter plains that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 32.4 km north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 51°T), and is situated 11.3 km south-west of Scottsdale. The air here often carries a clean, crisp scent, hinting at the nearby Southern Ocean, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow across the fields, softening the edges of the scattered farm buildings and the occasional cluster of mature gum trees. Here and there, the darker, richer soil of the river flats interrupts the lighter hues of the drier slopes, providing a vivid contrast that speaks of the land's fertility and its enduring connection to water.
The history of Springfield is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, with early settlers drawn to its fertile ground for sheep grazing and the cultivation of crops. For generations, the rhythm of life in Springfield has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a pattern that continues to underpin its local economy. While the wool industry remains a significant presence, the diversification into viticulture has brought new life and a subtle shift in the landscape, with neat rows of vines now appearing alongside the more traditional paddocks. The sense of a place that has weathered change while holding onto its core character is palpable in Springfield, a quiet testament to the resilience of its people and their enduring relationship with the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of 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 Springfield, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for 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 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. |