Westwood, 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 Westwood, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Westwood |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.48085 |
| Longitude | 146.99721 |
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 76.4 km² |
| Elevation | 169 m |
| Postcode | 7292 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 158 km north |
Westwood is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 55. The locality covers an area of 76.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 169 m above sea level. It lies approximately 158 km north of Hobart. Westwood is located at 41.4808°S, 146.9972°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7292. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Westwood lies cradled within the gentle curves of Tasmania's Meander Valley, a landscape where rolling pastures, painted in shades of ochre and emerald, meet the stoic presence of distant, blue-hazed mountains. It lies 13.0 km west-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 246°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-west of Newnham. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, often tinged with the earthy perfume of damp soil and the sweet, subtle fragrance of eucalypt. Sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, washes over the farmland, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen, transforming the familiar contours of the land into something more profound, more contemplative. The occasional bleating of sheep drifts on the breeze, a soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the scattered stands of timber that punctuate the open country, hinting at a quiet, enduring peace.
The history of Westwood is as rich and textured as the fertile earth it rests upon, a story deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its character for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of productive land, established farms and grazing properties, their labours slowly etching a pattern of fences and homesteads onto the valley floor. This enduring connection to the land continues to define Westwood's local economy, with sheep farming and prime cattle grazing forming the backbone of its prosperity, their presence a constant, comforting hum beneath the surface of daily life. The Meander River, a silver thread winding through the district, has always been a vital artery, supporting the farms and offering moments of serene beauty to those who live and travel through Westwood.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood, 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 Westwood, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Westwood includes the postcode (7292), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Westwood 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. |