Thirlstane, 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 Thirlstane, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
| Locality | Thirlstane |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.20758 |
| Longitude | 146.53647 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 16.0 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 7307 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 197 km north-northwest |
Thirlstane is a locality in the Latrobe Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 87. The locality covers an area of 16.0 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km north-northwest of Hobart. Thirlstane is located at 41.2076°S, 146.5365°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Thirlstane rests in a quiet embrace of rolling hills, where the land slopes with a gentle, almost sleepy surrender towards the broad, slow-moving waters of the Forth River. It lies 16.6 km east-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.9 km east-north-east of Latrobe. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, the subtle sweetness of ripening apples from scattered orchards, and the distant tang of salt blown inland from Bass Strait. Patches of dense, dark bushland, a remnant of the island’s ancient forests, punctuate the cultivated fields, their shadows deepening as the afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long, elongated shapes across the paddocks. Sheep, white as scattered clouds, graze placidly, their fleece catching the light, and the only sounds are the wind sighing through the gum leaves and the occasional lowing of cattle.
The economic pulse of Thirlstane has long been tied to the fertility of its soil, a legacy of early settlers who discovered the rich agricultural potential of this northern Tasmanian region. For generations, it has been a place of dependable yields, with grazing for livestock and the cultivation of essential crops forming the backbone of its livelihood. While the whispers of past tin mining operations, now largely faded, still echo in the local lore, the present thrives on a more pastoral rhythm, supplemented by the burgeoning interest in artisanal produce from neighbouring farms. The Forth River itself, a constant, murmuring presence, has historically been both a source of sustenance and a pathway, its banks lined with willows that weep their green fronds into the water, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thirlstane, 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 Thirlstane, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Thirlstane includes the postcode (7307), 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 Thirlstane 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. |