West Ulverstone, 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 West Ulverstone, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | West Ulverstone |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.14677 |
| Longitude | 146.1302 |
| Population | 4,059 |
| Density | 224.9 /km² |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 7315 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 217 km north-northwest |
West Ulverstone is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,059. The locality covers an area of 18.1 km², giving a population density of about 224.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 217 km north-northwest of Hobart. West Ulverstone is located at 41.1468°S, 146.1302°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
West Ulverstone unfolds along the southern bank of the mighty River Mersey, a place where the land gently slopes towards the estuary, its character shaped by the interplay of fresh water and the approaching sea. It lies 18.1 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 280°T), and is situated 6.0 km west-north-west of Ulverstone. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks, but a soft rolling that hints at the rich, alluvial soil beneath. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel against the often-grey Tasmanian sky, their leaves rustling with a sound that is at once a whisper and a sigh, carrying the faint, briny tang of the nearby Bass Strait. The air itself feels washed, clean and cool, a constant reminder of the surrounding waterways and the vastness of the ocean beyond.
The economic heart of West Ulverstone has long pulsed with the rhythm of agriculture and the bounty of the river. Historically, its fertile plains have supported dairy farming, the rich pastures a verdant carpet stretching towards the horizon, a colour intensified by the soft, diffused light that often bathes the landscape. The river, a lifeblood for generations, facilitated trade and provided sustenance, its banks once bustling with activity. Today, the echoes of that past mingle with the present; while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the proximity to Ulverstone has brought a more diverse local economy, with small businesses and trades supporting the neighbouring centres. The distinctive quality of the light here, particularly as dusk gathers, casts long, painterly shadows that give the unassuming buildings and fields a quiet, almost melancholic beauty, a beauty that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to the land and water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Ulverstone, 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 West Ulverstone, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Ulverstone includes the postcode (7315), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 West Ulverstone 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. |