Stony Rise, 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 Stony Rise, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
| Locality | Stony Rise |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Devonport City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.19437 |
| Longitude | 146.33198 |
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 205.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 205 km north-northwest |
Stony Rise is a locality in the Devonport City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 629. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 205.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 205 km north-northwest of Hobart. Stony Rise is located at 41.1944°S, 146.3320°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stony Rise presents a rugged beauty, where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 2.3 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 204°T), and is situated 12.0 km east of Ulverstone. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of scrub and hardy grasses, tumble towards the coast, their slopes etched with the faint, silvery scars of ancient watercourses. The air, carrying the sharp tang of salt and the fainter, earthy perfume of eucalypt, often hangs with a soft, pearlescent light that softens the sharp contours of the terrain. Occasional outcrops of grey, weathered rock, like the knuckles of a sleeping giant, punctuate the landscape, lending their name and character to Stony Rise.
This pocket of Tasmania, though seemingly remote, is deeply woven into the island's agricultural past. For generations, the rich, dark soil, a gift from the volcanic history of the region, has supported thriving sheep and cattle grazing, the bleating of lambs a familiar sound carried on the breeze. Evidence of earlier endeavours can still be glimpsed in the remnants of old stone fences, their construction a testament to the enduring labour of those who first shaped the land. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from the land, with a focus on quality produce and a growing appreciation for the quiet allure that draws visitors seeking an escape from the clamour of busier centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stony Rise, 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 Stony Rise, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stony Rise includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Devonport City 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 Stony Rise 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. |