Hellyer, 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 Hellyer, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Hellyer |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.88154 |
| Longitude | 145.42713 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 20.2 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 272 km northwest |
Hellyer is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 20.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 272 km northwest of Hobart. Hellyer is located at 40.8815°S, 145.4271°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hellyer rests in a broad, fertile valley, a quiet expanse where rolling hills, softened by centuries of grazing, meet the sky in a hazy, pale blue. It lies 83.5 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 293°T), and is situated 24.7 km east of Smithton. The land here possesses a gentle, yielding character, the soil a rich, dark loam that seems to hold the memory of abundant growth. Creeks, ribbon-like and secretive, thread their way through pastures dotted with contented sheep, their fleece catching the diffused sunlight in a soft, almost ethereal glow. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent, a promise of dew-laden grass and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers.
The story of Hellyer is one of tenacious settlement and a deep connection to the land's bounty. For generations, this area has been a heartland for dairy farming, the creamy milk feeding creameries and butter factories that once hummed with activity. While the rhythm of agriculture remains, the economic landscape has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing visitors who seek a slower pace. The nearby Tarkine wilderness, a vast expanse of temperate rainforest, offers a profound counterpoint to the cultivated fields, a wilder heart that whispers of ancient times and untamed landscapes, reminding all who visit of the enduring power of Tasmania's wilder places.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hellyer, 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 Hellyer, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hellyer 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 Hellyer 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. |