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| Locality | St Helens |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.31334 |
| Longitude | 148.20232 |
| Population | 2,045 |
| Density | 9.1 /km² |
| Area | 224.1 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 7216 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 189 km north-northeast |
St Helens is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,045. The locality covers an area of 224.1 km², giving a population density of about 9.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 189 km north-northeast of Hobart. St Helens is located at 41.3133°S, 148.2023°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7216. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
St Helens rests at the edge of Georges Bay, a wide sweep of sapphire water fringed by sandy shores and the whispering coastal heaths. It lies 89.7 km east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.4 km west-north-west of Stieglitz. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly as the day wanes, can cast a soft, pearlescent glow upon the surrounding hills. These hills, cloaked in eucalyptus and scattered with hardy coastal shrubs, form a protective embrace around the town, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. The landscape itself feels open yet intimate, a place where the vastness of the sea meets the gentler contours of the land, and the cries of seabirds are a perpetual soundtrack to the ebb and flow of life.
The history of St Helens is deeply entwined with the sea and the bounty it provides, its origins as a harbour for whalers and sealers giving way to a thriving fishing industry that continues to define its economy today. The colourful boats bobbing in the marina are a vibrant testament to this enduring connection, their nets a familiar sight against the backdrop of the bay. Beyond the immediate pull of the ocean, the fertile hinterland supports agricultural pursuits, with grazing sheep dotting the verdant paddocks that stretch inland, their wool a quiet contribution to the region's prosperity. For travellers, St Helens serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of the East Coast, its own charm lying in its unpretentious character and the palpable sense of a community deeply rooted in its coastal environment.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St Helens, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.31334, 148.20232. 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 St Helens, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for St Helens includes the postcode (7216), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 St Helens 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. |