Dunorlan, 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 Dunorlan, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Dunorlan |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.49476 |
| Longitude | 146.54876 |
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 27.5 km² |
| Elevation | 247 m |
| Postcode | 7304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 167 km north-northwest |
Dunorlan is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 95. The locality covers an area of 27.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 247 m above sea level. It lies approximately 167 km north-northwest of Hobart. Dunorlan is located at 41.4948°S, 146.5488°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dunorlan lies cradled by a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes etched with the patient lines of pasture and interspersed with stands of native eucalypts that hold the scent of eucalyptus resin in the air. It lies 39.4 km south-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 154°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-north-west of Deloraine. The land here possesses a gentle, persistent character, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider and the silence is punctuated by the distant bleating of sheep and the rustle of wind through dry grass. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a soft, diffused quality, casting a muted glow that softens the edges of the terrain and lends a particular, almost contemplative, hue to the paddocks. The Meander River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the valley, reflecting the changing moods of the sky and offering a constant, murmuring presence.
The history of Dunorlan is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its very essence, the land having been cleared and cultivated by early settlers seeking fertile ground for sheep grazing and mixed farming. The economy of Dunorlan remains predominantly agrarian, with wool production and livestock still forming the backbone of its sustenance, a quiet continuity that echoes through generations. While not a hub of major industry, this enduring connection to the land imbues Dunorlan with a sense of groundedness, a place where the cycles of nature still hold sway. Visitors might notice the sturdy, unassuming farmhouses and outbuildings, built to withstand the Tasmanian elements, each a silent testament to the resilience and hard work that has defined this corner of the Meander Valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunorlan, 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 Dunorlan, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dunorlan includes the postcode (7304), 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 Dunorlan 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. |