York Plains Tasmania Map
Explore York Plains, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the York Plains, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of York Plains, Tasmania
How to Use This York Plains, Tasmania Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for York Plains, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| 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 |
About York Plains, Tasmania
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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About This York Plains Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of York Plains, Tasmania. 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 | August 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. |
