Woodsdale, 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 Woodsdale, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodsdale |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.47778 |
| Longitude | 147.59516 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 94.6 km² |
| Elevation | 406 m |
| Postcode | 7120 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 50 km north-northeast |
Woodsdale is a locality in the Southern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 94.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 406 m above sea level. It lies approximately 50 km north-northeast of Hobart. Woodsdale is located at 42.4778°S, 147.5952°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7120. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woodsdale rests in a broad, open valley where the land begins to soften its rugged edges. It lies 50.0 km north-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 26°T), and is situated 21.4 km north-east of Campania. The broad shoulders of distant hills, clad in a mosaic of eucalypt and pasture, frame the horizon, their summits often softened by a haze that catches the afternoon sun. Here, the earth itself feels a muted ochre, a testament to the rich soils that define this agricultural heartland. The air carries the clean scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of flowering gorse, a scent that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place, particularly after a soft rain. The sky above Woodsdale is a vast canvas, often painted with the pale blues of a temperate climate, but capable of dramatic shifts, from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the incandescent gold of a setting sun that bleeds across the western edge of the valley.
The story of Woodsdale is one of quiet sustenance, etched into the rolling paddocks and the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses that dot the landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground, established a community centred on the bounty of the land, a tradition that continues to define its local economy. Sheep graze on the gentle slopes, their wool a vital commodity, and the scent of hay often drifts on the breeze during the warmer months. While not a place of grand landmarks, Woodsdale possesses a distinctive character, a sense of enduring practicality and a connection to the cyclical nature of farming. The local roads, often lined with ancient fences and weathered gateposts, lead travellers through a landscape that feels both familiar and profoundly peaceful, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodsdale, 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 Woodsdale, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodsdale includes the postcode (7120), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Midlands 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 Woodsdale 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. |