Upper Stowport, 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 Upper Stowport, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Stowport |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.15828 |
| Longitude | 145.89622 |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 225 km north-northwest |
Upper Stowport is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. The locality covers an area of 15.8 km². It lies approximately 225 km north-northwest of Hobart. Upper Stowport is located at 41.1583°S, 145.8962°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Stowport unfolds across rolling hills that slope towards the broader Burnie basin, a landscape etched by the persistent work of water and wind. It lies 37.5 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 273°T), and is situated 11.6 km south of Burnie. Here, the air often carries a damp coolness, a reminder of the island's maritime proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, diffused glow across the fields and scattered homesteads. The terrain is a mosaic of pastureland, interspersed with pockets of native bushland where the scent of eucalypt is a constant companion. The dominant character of Upper Stowport is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the neighbouring agricultural properties form a loose, interdependent community.
Historically, Upper Stowport's fortunes have been tied to the fertile soils and the steady demand for agricultural produce. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone of its local economy, with generations of families tending to their herds and refining their practices. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is visible in the weathered fences and the sturdy woolsheds that punctuate the landscape. While farming remains vital, the broader economic context of Burnie City Council influences Upper Stowport, with its residents often contributing to the industrial and commercial heart of the nearby port. The area’s distinctive character is less about grand landmarks and more about the subtle rhythms of rural life, the quiet satisfaction of a well-managed farm, and the enduring connection to the land that sustains it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Stowport, 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 Upper Stowport, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Stowport includes the postcode (7321), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Burnie City 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 Upper Stowport 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. |