Herdsmans Cove, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Herdsmans Cove is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,199. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Herdsmans Cove
Herdsmans Cove is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Brighton in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Brighton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1120 for the state suburb of Herdsmans Cove.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,199 |
| Population Density | 1,480 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.7507°, 147.2648° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Herdsmans Cove
Herdsmans Cove is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,199. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Herdsmans Cove
Herdsmans Cove has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7507°S, 147.2648°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Herdsmans Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Herdsmans Cove
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRLF - East Derwent Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Herdsmans Cove
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthony Borghesi | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Hobart | - | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Herdsmans Cove
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Museum | ||||
| Army Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Claremont War Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gatekeeper Cottage | ||||
| Grote Reber Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Matron's Quarters | ||||
| Mawsons Hut Replica Museum | ||||
| Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) | ||||
| Narryna Heritage Museum | ||||
| Richmond Gaol | ||||
| Rosny Barn | ||||
| Tasmania Police Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum |
Libraries in Herdsmans Cove
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgewater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LINC | 0.0 | |||||
| New Norfolk Lbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Tasmania | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Herdsmans Cove
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Furniture | |||||
| Salamanca Market | |||||
| TCM Market |
Breweries in Herdsmans Cove
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Herdsmans Cove
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Herdsmans Cove
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mawson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Herdsmans Cove
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Large Airport |
| Bothwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bruny Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Glendevie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jericho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagoon Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandfly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triabunna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tunbridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windrush International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| YDNA | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Herdsmans Cove
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| City Doctors & Travel Clinic | ||
| Gregory Street Psychology | ||
| Hopkins Street Medical Clinic | ||
| Millbrook Rise Centre | ||
| Psychology Centre | ||
| Sandy Bay Clinic | ||
| Sandy Bay Podiatry | ||
| Silk Laser Clinics | ||
| st.lukes Health |
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What is the population of Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove has a population of 1,199 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,480 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.
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