Tolmans Hill, 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 Tolmans Hill, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tolmans Hill |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.91313 |
| Longitude | 147.30465 |
| Population | 542 |
| Density | 410.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 278 m |
| Postcode | 7007 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 4 km south-southwest |
Tolmans Hill is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 542. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 410.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 278 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south-southwest of Hobart. Tolmans Hill is located at 42.9131°S, 147.3047°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7007. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tolmans Hill rises with a gentle, undulating grace, its slopes clad in a mosaic of native bushland and cultivated paddocks that catch the Tasmanian sun in a soft, diffused light. It lies 3.9 km south-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 210°T), and is situated 3.2 km west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of eucalyptus and damp earth, particularly after a rain shower, when the very texture of the land seems to deepen in colour. The landscape is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the prevailing winds and the patient passage of seasons, where the distant murmur of the Derwent River hints at the broader waterways that define this island state. Fences, often weathered and leaning, trace the boundaries of properties, a testament to the enduring human connection with this particular stretch of earth.
Historically, the economic lifeblood of Tolmans Hill has been intrinsically linked to the land, its early development spurred by agricultural pursuits that still hold a quiet significance. Sheep graze on the verdant hillsides, their wool a familiar commodity, while small-scale farming operations contribute to the local produce scene, offering a taste of the region's bounty at roadside stalls. The legacy of past industries, though perhaps faded, whispers through the landscape, with remnants of older structures and land use patterns hinting at a more industrious past. Today, Tolmans Hill maintains a character that balances its rural roots with a burgeoning sense of place, attracting those who appreciate its tranquil setting and the genuine warmth of its neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tolmans Hill, 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 Tolmans Hill, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tolmans Hill includes the postcode (7007), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart City 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 Tolmans Hill 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. |