Emu Heights, 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 Emu Heights, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Emu Heights |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.07531 |
| Longitude | 145.91978 |
| Population | 181 |
| Density | 385.1 /km² |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 232 km north-northwest |
Emu Heights is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 181. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km², giving a population density of about 385.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 232 km north-northwest of Hobart. Emu Heights is located at 41.0753°S, 145.9198°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Emu Heights rests against the rolling hills that spill towards the western coastline, a place where the scent of damp earth mingles with the salt tang carried on the breeze. It lies 37.2 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 287°T), and is situated 2.7 km south-south-east of Burnie. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, the undulating terrain broken by stands of eucalypts whose silver-grey leaves rustle like dry whispers. Sheep, their wool a soft punctuation mark against the land, dot the paddocks, their quiet presence a constant rhythm in the open air. The light often possesses a luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it softens the edges of the hills and casts long, languid shadows that stretch towards the sea.
The story of Emu Heights is one of quiet resilience and adaptation, its roots tracing back to the early days of Tasmanian settlement where farming and grazing formed the backbone of its existence. While not a bustling hub, the local economy here has historically been sustained by the fertile soil, a legacy that continues to shape the character of the area. Neighbouring agricultural enterprises still thrive, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. There are no grand monuments or famous institutions here, but a distinct sense of place, a quiet understanding held by those who call Emu Heights home, a recognition of the simple, profound beauty of their surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emu Heights, 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 Emu Heights, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Emu Heights includes the postcode (7320), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Burnie City 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 Emu Heights 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. |