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| Locality | Dunalley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Sorell Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.88351 |
| Longitude | 147.77836 |
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 85.1 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 7177 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 37 km east |
Dunalley is a locality in the Sorell Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 298. The locality covers an area of 85.1 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km east of Hobart. Dunalley is located at 42.8835°S, 147.7784°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7177. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dunalley lies where the Tasman Peninsula begins to unfurl, a scattering of homes and businesses clinging to the western edge of the Blackman's Bay estuary, a shimmering ribbon of saltwater that threads through the landscape. It lies 36.6 km east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 90°T), and is situated 12.4 km east-south-east of Dodges Ferry. The air here carries the tang of brine and the earthy perfume of coastal heath, a scent that deepens with the warmth of the sun. Jagged outcrops of weathered rock punctuate the shoreline, their surfaces softened by a mossy velvet, while the water itself, a shifting palette of blues and greens, laps gently against sandy coves and weathered jetties. Across the bay, the land rises in a series of low hills, cloaked in a mosaic of grey-green bush and the occasional splash of darker forest, their forms softened by the hazy light of the afternoon.
The story of Dunalley is intrinsically tied to the sea and the land that cradles it, a narrative shaped by the bounty of the estuary and the resilience of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of Dunalley, its harbour a constant hum of activity as boats bring in their catches, contributing to the local economy with a rhythm as steady as the tide. The oyster farms, a distinctive feature of the bay, are a testament to this enduring connection, their neat rows a geometric contrast to the wilder shores. This maritime heritage is woven into the very fabric of Dunalley, a legacy passed down through families who understand the moods of the water and the seasons of the harvest.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunalley, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.88351, 147.77836. 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 Dunalley, in the Sorell Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dunalley includes the postcode (7177), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Sorell 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 Dunalley 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. |