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| Locality | Tarraleah |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -42.30027 |
| Longitude | 146.43267 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 164.6 km² |
| Elevation | 590 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 98 km northwest |
Tarraleah is a locality in the Central Highlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 164.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 590 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km northwest of Hobart. Tarraleah is located at 42.3003°S, 146.4327°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Tarraleah rests in the rugged embrace of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, a landscape sculpted by ancient geological forces and softened by the persistent caress of wind and rain. It lies 97.8 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 311°T), and is situated 74.2 km north-west of New Norfolk. Here, the land rises and falls in broad, sweeping shoulders, cloaked in a dense, emerald forest of eucalypts and myrtle, their branches often dripping with the mist that frequently settles in the valleys. The air itself carries a crisp, almost biting chill, even in the warmer months, a constant reminder of the elevation and the proximity of the wilder country beyond. Sunlight, when it breaks through, often possesses a crystalline quality, illuminating the moss-covered bark of ancient trees and glinting off the dark, glassy surfaces of hidden lakes.
This remote outpost’s character is deeply intertwined with the hydro-electric development that has shaped its very existence, a testament to human ingenuity against the raw power of nature. The Derwent River, a vital artery in this scheme, flows nearby, its waters harnessed for power and feeding the extensive network of waterways and reservoirs that dot the region. The economy of Tarraleah, while now embracing tourism with a quiet enthusiasm, historically revolved around the demanding work of constructing and maintaining these power stations. Visitors often remark on the peculiar stillness that pervades Tarraleah, a quietude born from its isolation and the sheer scale of the surrounding wilderness, a place where the rhythm of life feels measured by the slow turning of the seasons rather than the frantic ticking of a clock.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tarraleah, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.30027, 146.43267. 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 Tarraleah, in the Central Highlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarraleah includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Highlands Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Tarraleah 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. |