Crayfish Creek, 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 Crayfish Creek, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Crayfish Creek |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.86446 |
| Longitude | 145.40057 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 45.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 275 km northwest |
Crayfish Creek is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 78. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 45.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 275 km northwest of Hobart. Crayfish Creek is located at 40.8645°S, 145.4006°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Crayfish Creek lies a breath away from the churning Tasman Sea, a place where the land surrenders to a cool, damp air that carries the scent of salt and damp earth. It lies 86.3 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 293°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Stanley. The rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and deep green bush, spill down towards a coastline etched with rugged cliffs and hidden coves, the constant murmur of the ocean a perpetual soundtrack. The light here often possesses a pearlescent quality, especially as dusk begins to settle, softening the edges of the landscape and imbuing the scattered farmhouses and fences with a quiet, persistent glow. The very character of Crayfish Creek feels shaped by this proximity to the sea, a resilience born from facing the elements, a gentle but unyielding spirit that mirrors the sturdy, weather-beaten trees clinging to the slopes.
The history of Crayfish Creek is intricately tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the Circular Head region, a legacy evident in the sprawling dairy farms and grazing properties that define its economy. For generations, the fertile plains have sustained livelihoods, with milk cows dotting the verdant paddocks like scattered white stones. Beyond the pastoral pursuits, the waters themselves have historically offered their own sustenance, with the name hinting at a long-standing connection to the sea's bounty, though the contemporary economy leans more heavily on the land's generous output. The nearby coastline, a wild and untamed stretch, offers a stark beauty, a place where the forces of nature are on full display, and where the occasional traveller might find themselves utterly alone with the wind and the waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crayfish Creek, 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 Crayfish Creek, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crayfish Creek includes the postcode (7321), 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 Crayfish Creek 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. |