Styx, 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 Styx, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Styx |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.77208 |
| Longitude | 146.73959 |
| Area | 245.7 km² |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 50 km west-northwest |
Styx is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 245.7 km². It lies approximately 50 km west-northwest of Hobart. Styx is located at 42.7721°S, 146.7396°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Styx rests in a broad valley where the land gently unfurls towards the imposing flanks of the Central Highlands. It lies 49.6 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 284°T), and is situated 26.1 km west of New Norfolk. Here, the air carries the crisp scent of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality, bathing the rolling pastures and scattered homesteads in a warm, golden hue. The river itself, the Styx, a sinuous ribbon of cool, dark water, meanders through the landscape, its banks fringed with ancient ferns and the occasional hardy wattle, a persistent murmur accompanying the quietude of the valley. The terrain is a patchwork of fertile plains and steeper, bush-clad slopes, hinting at the geological forces that shaped this corner of Tasmania, where the sky often feels vast and unburdened.
The history of Styx is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, drawn to the rich grazing lands that promised a livelihood. For generations, sheep have been a cornerstone of the local economy, their wool a tangible link to the land’s enduring bounty, and the rhythm of shearing still echoes through the shearing sheds each season. While farming remains central, the valley’s proximity to the mountainous interior has also seen a subtle shift towards a more diverse offering, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty attracting a different kind of visitor. The old schoolhouse, a solid stone structure, stands as a quiet testament to the families who built their lives here, a landmark that has witnessed the passage of time and the subtle evolution of life in this secluded, yet strikingly beautiful, part of the Derwent Valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Styx, 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 Styx, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Styx includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Styx 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. |