Tarleton, 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 Tarleton, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
| Locality | Tarleton |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.24268 |
| Longitude | 146.36938 |
| Population | 363 |
| Density | 62.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 199 km north-northwest |
Tarleton is a locality in the Latrobe Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 363. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 62.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 199 km north-northwest of Hobart. Tarleton is located at 41.2427°S, 146.3694°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tarleton lies cradled by rolling green hills that spill down towards the estuary, a place where the air carries the tang of salt and the distant bleating of sheep. It lies 7.8 km south-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 164°T), and is situated 5.2 km west of Latrobe. The land here, a patchwork of rich pasture and darker, more brooding woodland, feels ancient and deeply settled, the undulating terrain softened by a persistent, gentle rainfall that keeps the colours vibrant throughout the year. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a diffused, almost pearlescent quality, casting a soft glow on the weathered fences and the occasional cluster of grey-stone farmhouses. The character of Tarleton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
The history of Tarleton is intrinsically linked to the fertile land and its capacity for agriculture. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to the waterway, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their legacy evident in the enduring stone walls and the sturdy, unpretentious homesteads. The local economy, still largely driven by sheep grazing and dairy farming, hums with a steady, unhurried energy, the woolsheds and milking sheds testament to a way of life that honours tradition. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Tarleton possesses a quiet charm, its small cluster of shops and the local pub serving as focal points for a community deeply connected to its pastoral heritage and the surrounding landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarleton, 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 Tarleton, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarleton includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe 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 Tarleton 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. |