Southport, Tasmania

Southport is a small township in far southern Tasmania; the southernmost township in Australia, Cockle Creek, is located further south, but it is not a gazetted town. The town had a population of 149 in 2021.^[2] It was settled in 1837 and grew to be the largest town south of Hobart; but a declining shipping industry slowly led to the town's shrinking population, and much of it has been destroyed by fire.^[3] Shore-based whaling took place at Southport in the 19th century.^[4]

Southport Tasmania
View of coast of the township
Southport Location in Tasmania
Coordinates	43°25′50″S 146°58′30″E
Population	149 (2021 census)[1]
Established	1837
Postcode(s)	7109
LGA(s)	Huon Valley Council
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 15.6 °C 60 °F 6.7 °C 44 °F 984.6 mm 38.8 in