Staverton, 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 Staverton, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Staverton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.45275 |
| Longitude | 146.1754 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Area | 21.0 km² |
| Elevation | 574 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 185 km north-northwest |
Staverton is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 89. The locality covers an area of 21.0 km², giving a population density of about 4.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 574 m above sea level. It lies approximately 185 km north-northwest of Hobart. Staverton is located at 41.4528°S, 146.1754°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Staverton lies cradled in a shallow valley, its broad, gently sloping fields a patchwork of ochre and emerald under the wide Tasmanian sky. It lies 33.9 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 204°T), and is situated 28.9 km south-south-west of Spreyton. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun dips towards the western hills, painting the clouds in strokes of bruised plum and fading rose. Across the undulating terrain, the occasional cluster of farm buildings, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like scattered coins, breaks the verdant expanse, hinting at the human presence that has shaped this land. The Meander River, a silver ribbon of life, meanders lazily through the landscape, its banks fringed with willows that weep their verdant tears into the slow-moving water, a constant, quiet murmur against the vast stillness.
The roots of Staverton are sunk deep in the rich agricultural soil, a legacy of early settlers who sought fertile ground for their endeavours. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of crops, sustaining a quiet, enduring economy. This pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of Staverton, reflected in the weathered fences and the unhurried pace of life. While not a hub of bustling industry, the local cooperative continues to be a vital centre, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of commerce and conversation. Travellers often pause here, drawn by the genuine welcome and the simple beauty of a community that has found its quiet strength in the embrace of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Staverton, 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 Staverton, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Staverton includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Staverton 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. |