Flowerdale, 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 Flowerdale, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
| Locality | Flowerdale |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Waratah-Wynyard Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.97008 |
| Longitude | 145.66597 |
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 15.0 /km² |
| Area | 15.9 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 7325 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 253 km north-northwest |
Flowerdale is a locality in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 239. The locality covers an area of 15.9 km², giving a population density of about 15.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 253 km north-northwest of Hobart. Flowerdale is located at 40.9701°S, 145.6660°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7325. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Flowerdale rests in a valley where the land begins to soften its rugged edges, yielding to gentler slopes and the patient carving of waterways. It lies 61.2 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.9 km north-west of Wynyard. The air here carries a cool, damp scent, a perpetual whisper of the surrounding eucalypt forests and the moisture drawn from the earth. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, brooding woodland, embrace the settlement, their contours softened by the diffused light that filters through the often-clouded Tasmanian sky. The landscape feels ancient, a patient observer of seasons come and gone, where the quiet hum of nature often drowns out the sounds of human endeavour.
The history of Flowerdale is one of pastoral ambition and the enduring spirit of those who worked the land. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant water, established farms and grazing properties that still define the character of the region, their stone fences a testament to generations of labour. The local economy, while perhaps not booming, remains anchored in agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing on the verdant hillsides, a rhythm dictated by the cycles of nature. A subtle undercurrent of artistic pursuit also flows through Flowerdale, with local craftspeople and artists drawing inspiration from the profound beauty of their surroundings, their creations often reflecting the muted colours and textures of the valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flowerdale, 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 Flowerdale, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Flowerdale includes the postcode (7325), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Waratah-Wynyard 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 Flowerdale 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. |