Somerset, 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 Somerset, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
| Locality | Somerset |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Waratah-Wynyard Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.05855 |
| Longitude | 145.79799 |
| Population | 3,772 |
| Density | 139.4 /km² |
| Area | 27.1 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 7322 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 239 km north-northwest |
Somerset is a locality in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,772. The locality covers an area of 27.1 km², giving a population density of about 139.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km north-northwest of Hobart. Somerset is located at 41.0585°S, 145.7980°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7322. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Somerset lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills that sweep down towards the northern coastline, a landscape painted in shades of emerald pasture and the deep, bruised purple of distant mountains. It lies 47.5 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.9 km west of Burnie. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of the Bass Strait, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light often possesses a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, as if filtered through a veil of fine mist. The land itself is generous, yielding fertile soil that supports a patchwork of agricultural holdings, punctuated by the occasional cluster of farm buildings and winding country roads. This is a place where the horizon feels vast, yet the immediate surroundings are intimate, offering a sense of quiet permanence.
The story of Somerset is one deeply intertwined with the fertile plains it occupies and the bounty of the sea that shapes its character. For generations, this region has been a cornerstone of Tasmania's agricultural heartland, its rich soils proving ideal for dairy farming and cattle grazing, the steady rhythm of livestock a familiar sound echoing across the paddocks. Early settlers were drawn to the promise of this productive land, establishing a community that has since developed a quiet, industrious spirit. While farming remains a vital part of Somerset's economy, the proximity to the coast also hints at a history of maritime connection, with fishing and related industries playing their part in the local narrative. The community here has a grounded sense of identity, shaped by the land and the sea, and a steady, unhurried pace of life that allows for a deep appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Somerset, 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 Somerset, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Somerset includes the postcode (7322), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Waratah-Wynyard 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 Somerset 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. |