Uxbridge, 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 Uxbridge, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Uxbridge |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.77079 |
| Longitude | 146.85569 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 42.6 km² |
| Elevation | 400 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 40 km west-northwest |
Uxbridge is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 42.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 400 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km west-northwest of Hobart. Uxbridge is located at 42.7708°S, 146.8557°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Uxbridge rests in a fold of the land, where the gentle slopes of the Derwent Valley begin to deepen towards the southern reaches. It lies 40.5 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 288°T), and is situated 16.6 km west of New Norfolk. Here, the sky often wears a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, painting the rolling hills in hues of ochre and sage. The air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of grazing pastures and damp earth, hums with the quiet industry of the countryside. Broadleaf trees, robust and ancient, punctuate the landscape, their foliage a rich tapestry of greens, while the occasional glint of water, perhaps a meandering creek or a farm dam, catches the sunlight.
This is a place where the echoes of agricultural endeavour are palpable, the land having long been shaped by the careful hands of farmers and graziers. The economy of Uxbridge has always been tied to the bounty of the soil, with sheep and cattle grazing on the verdant paddocks, their white forms dotting the hillsides like scattered clouds. For generations, the rhythm of planting and harvest has dictated the pace of life, fostering a deep connection to the seasons. While no grand monuments mark its history, a quiet resilience underpins the character of Uxbridge, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have coaxed a living from this fertile earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Uxbridge, 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 Uxbridge, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Uxbridge includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley 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 Uxbridge 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. |