Alcomie, 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 Alcomie, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Alcomie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.94512 |
| Longitude | 145.21566 |
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 32.3 km² |
| Elevation | 204 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 277 km northwest |
Alcomie is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 57. The locality covers an area of 32.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 204 m above sea level. It lies approximately 277 km northwest of Hobart. Alcomie is located at 40.9451°S, 145.2157°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Alcomie lies on the western edge of Tasmania's Circular Head, a place where the rich, dark earth meets a sky that often carries the scent of the sea. It lies 97.9 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 285°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-east of Smithton. The land here is a patchwork of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker green of scattered eucalypt stands and the occasional stark silhouette of a lone pine. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and the persistent Tasmanian rain, lead the eye towards the distant, hazy blue of the Bass Strait. In the hush of late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that lend a deeper hue to the already fertile soil, and a quiet industry hums in the air, a low thrum beneath the calls of unseen birds.
This region's character is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a tradition that has shaped its identity for generations. Dairy farming is the lifeblood of Alcomie, with contented herds grazing on the abundant clover and rye grass that thrives in this temperate climate. The legacy of early settlers, who carved this dairying paradise from the wilderness, is etched into the very landscape, evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the meticulously maintained fences. While farming remains paramount, the proximity to the coast also hints at a subtle, enduring connection to the sea, a reminder of the island's isolation and its resourceful inhabitants, who have long found sustenance and opportunity in both the land and its surrounding waters.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alcomie, 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 Alcomie, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Alcomie includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Alcomie 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. |