Tinderbox, 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 Tinderbox, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Tinderbox |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.04137 |
| Longitude | 147.31901 |
| Population | 375 |
| Density | 36.0 /km² |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Elevation | 242 m |
| Postcode | 7054 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 18 km south |
Tinderbox is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 375. The locality covers an area of 10.4 km², giving a population density of about 36.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 242 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south of Hobart. Tinderbox is located at 43.0414°S, 147.3190°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7054. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tinderbox unfolds along a coastline where the land exhales the tang of salt and eucalyptus. It lies 17.7 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 183°T), and is situated 14.7 km south of Sandy Bay. The terrain here is a textured weave of undulating paddocks, the green of pastures often interrupted by stands of hardy native trees, their branches silvered by the sea breeze. Distant hills, softened by a haze that hints at Tasmania’s cool climate, form a gentle backdrop, their slopes a mosaic of muted greens and browns. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet invitation to slow down, with the occasional cry of a seabird the only punctuation in the prevailing calm. Sunlight, when it breaks through, paints the landscape with a soft, diffused glow, particularly in the late afternoon when long shadows begin to stretch across the fields.
The history of Tinderbox is subtly etched into its very being, a narrative woven from the threads of farming and a deep connection to the sea. For generations, the rich soil has supported grazing livestock, the sheep dotting the hillsides like flecks of white against the verdant canvas. The proximity to the sheltering waters of the Derwent estuary has long influenced the local economy, with fishing a quiet pursuit for many, the bounty of the ocean a dependable, if sometimes fickle, source of sustenance. While not a hub of industry, Tinderbox possesses a distinct character, a gentle pace of life that values open spaces and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings, offering a tranquil escape for those who find their way to its shores.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tinderbox, 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 Tinderbox, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tinderbox includes the postcode (7054), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Tinderbox 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. |