Killiecrankie, 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 Killiecrankie, in the Flinders Council local government area.
| Locality | Killiecrankie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Flinders Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -39.84342 |
| Longitude | 147.84405 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 71.4 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 7255 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 341 km north |
Killiecrankie is a locality in the Flinders Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 27. The locality covers an area of 71.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 341 km north of Hobart. Killiecrankie is located at 39.8434°S, 147.8441°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Killiecrankie rests on the northern tip of Flinders Island, a place where the land slopes gently towards the sea, cradling a quiet harbour. It lies 186.5 km north-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 19°T), and is situated 25.5 km west-north-west of Memana. The air here carries the clean tang of salt and the subtle, sweet perfume of coastal scrub, a constant reminder of the surrounding ocean's embrace. Rolling hills, clad in a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, rise inland, their contours softened by the pervasive, luminous Tasmanian light. The coastline itself is a study in contrasts, with stretches of fine, pale sand meeting rocky outcrops that have been smoothed by centuries of wave action. It is a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, a place where the wind whispers secrets through the hardy native grasses.
Historically, Killiecrankie's fortunes were tied to the sea and the land, its early days shaped by the hardy individuals who sought a living from these shores. While the island's broader history encompasses whaling and sealing, this particular settlement developed a character of its own, often centred around small-scale farming and fishing. The local economy now primarily revolves around agriculture, with sheep grazing on the fertile pastures and a growing reputation for producing quality wool. Tourism also plays a role, drawing visitors who appreciate the island's rugged beauty and the slower pace of life. A notable feature is the striking Killiecrankie Diamond, a semi-precious stone found along the coast, a small but distinctive treasure that adds a touch of sparkle to the locality's identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Killiecrankie, 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 Killiecrankie, in the Flinders Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Killiecrankie includes the postcode (7255), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Flinders Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Killiecrankie 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. |