West Kentish, 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 West Kentish, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | West Kentish |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.39903 |
| Longitude | 146.268 |
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 8.6 /km² |
| Area | 17.9 km² |
| Elevation | 373 m |
| Postcode | 7306 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 187 km north-northwest |
West Kentish is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 154. The locality covers an area of 17.9 km², giving a population density of about 8.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 373 m above sea level. It lies approximately 187 km north-northwest of Hobart. West Kentish is located at 41.3990°S, 146.2680°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
West Kentish unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of nature, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and stands of native bush, meet the sky. It lies 25.6 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 194°T), and is situated 6.0 km west-south-west of Sheffield. The air here carries a crispness, a clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, particularly noticeable in the soft light that filters through the often-overcast skies. Streams, clear and cool, meander through the valleys, their banks fringed with ferns and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflowers, hinting at the rich biodiversity that thrives in this relatively secluded corner of Tasmania. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, rising and falling with a gentle persistence that speaks of ancient geological forces rather than dramatic upheavals.
The story of West Kentish is one of quiet perseverance and a deep connection to the land. It emerged from the needs of early settlers, primarily drawn to the fertile soil for farming and grazing, a legacy that continues to define its economy today, with wool and prime lamb still significant exports. Remnants of older structures, weathered stone walls and the ghost of a long-gone shearing shed, whisper of generations who worked this country, their lives dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the earth. While not a hub of bustling industry, West Kentish hums with a steady, understated activity, its small businesses serving the agricultural heartland and providing a welcoming centre for travellers seeking a taste of genuine rural Tasmania. The local character is one of pragmatic independence, a quiet pride in the land and a neighbourly spirit that often manifests in community events held under the vast Tasmanian sky.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of West Kentish, 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 West Kentish, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Kentish includes the postcode (7306), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 West Kentish 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. |