York Plains, 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 York Plains, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | York Plains |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.25879 |
| Longitude | 147.53237 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 99.8 km² |
| Elevation | 375 m |
| Postcode | 7120 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 71 km north-northeast |
York Plains is a locality in the Southern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 54. The locality covers an area of 99.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 375 m above sea level. It lies approximately 71 km north-northeast of Hobart. York Plains is located at 42.2588°S, 147.5324°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7120. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
York Plains unfolds across a broad, gently rolling landscape, its character defined by the generous sweep of the sky and the rich, dark earth that forms its foundation. It lies 71.3 km north-north-east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 14°T), and is situated 18.6 km east of Oatlands. Here, the paddocks, a patchwork of emerald and ochre depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by distance, often punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gums. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp coolness, hinting at the fertile soil beneath and the promise of dew-kissed grasses. Sheep, like scattered cotton balls, dot the slopes, their quiet presence a constant rhythm against the vast quietude. The land here feels deeply settled, a place where the elements have had their say and the human presence is a thoughtful, organic addition rather than an imposition.
The history of York Plains is etched in the enduring legacy of agriculture, a tradition that has shaped its economy and its very soul. For generations, the fertile plains have sustained sheep grazing and cropping, the land’s bounty providing a steady, if sometimes challenging, livelihood for its inhabitants. The local economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in the soil, with wool and grain still forming the backbone of its prosperity, alongside a growing appreciation for boutique viticulture in neighbouring valleys. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the weathered fences, the sturdy farmhouses, and the quiet hum of activity at the local centre speak volumes of resilience and a deep connection to the land that has sustained York Plains for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of York Plains, 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 York Plains, in the Southern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for York Plains 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 York Plains 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. |