Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Sunnyside |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.38235 |
| Longitude | 146.44779 |
| Area | 15.7 km² |
| Elevation | 291 m |
| Postcode | 7305 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 182 km north-northwest |
Sunnyside is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 15.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 291 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km north-northwest of Hobart. Sunnyside is located at 41.3824°S, 146.4478°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7305. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sunnyside unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain where the rich, dark earth of the paddocks meets the expansive, often brilliant blue of the Tasmanian sky. It lies 24.6 km south-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 159°T), and is situated 9.2 km east of Sheffield. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the earthy perfume of turned soil and the faint, sweet promise of distant eucalypts. Fields of verdant pasture, interspersed with the more muted tones of cropping land, stretch out like a patchwork quilt, giving way in places to stands of native bushland that whisper with the rustle of unseen creatures. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, golden quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, mellow glow that seems to linger, imbuing the very air with a tranquil stillness. The roads, often bordered by sturdy, weather-beaten fences, curve and dip with the land, inviting a slow, contemplative journey through this settled country.
The history of Sunnyside is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the land, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil for farming and grazing. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, the cycles of planting and harvesting, and the tending of livestock, forming the bedrock of the local economy. While large-scale industries are absent, a quiet self-sufficiency prevails, with local businesses catering to the needs of the farming community and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing a steady stream of travellers seeking a respite from busier centres. The distinctive character of Sunnyside is one of understated resilience, a place where hard work and a deep connection to the earth have shaped both the landscape and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sunnyside includes the postcode (7305), 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 Sunnyside 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. |