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| Locality | Birralee |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.40317 |
| Longitude | 146.81227 |
| Population | 170 |
| Density | 3.9 /km² |
| Area | 43.3 km² |
| Elevation | 234 m |
| Postcode | 7303 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 170 km north-northwest |
Birralee is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 170. The locality covers an area of 43.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 234 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km north-northwest of Hobart. Birralee is located at 41.4032°S, 146.8123°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7303. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Birralee unfolds across a landscape where the Meander River, a silver ribbon of life, carves its gentle way through fertile plains. It lies 27.5 km west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 277°T), and is situated 11.0 km north of Westbury. The air here, particularly in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a cool, damp breath from the surrounding paddocks, a scent of dew-kissed grass and the subtle, earthy perfume of turned soil. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, provide a verdant backdrop, their slopes dotted with the sturdy forms of gum trees and the occasional cluster of grazing sheep, their wool a pale counterpoint to the deep greens and browns of the land. The very character of Birralee feels rooted in this earth, a quiet resilience evident in the weathered fences and the steady, unassuming presence of its homesteads.
Historically, Birralee’s story is one of agricultural endeavour, a place where the bounty of the rich Meander Valley soil has long been the cornerstone of its economy. Generations have worked this land, a tradition of farming and grazing that continues to shape the local character. The echoes of earlier times can be felt in the sturdy, functional architecture of the older farm buildings and the enduring spirit of the community. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Birralee thrives on its agricultural output, a quiet confidence in the land’s enduring generosity. The Meander River, more than just a geographical feature, is the lifeblood of this district, its waters sustaining the pastures and providing a constant, murmuring presence that underscores the peaceful rhythm of life in Birralee.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Birralee, Tasmania. 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 Birralee, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Birralee includes the postcode (7303), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Birralee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |