Lake Leake, 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 Lake Leake, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake Leake |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.02531 |
| Longitude | 147.84588 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 404.0 km² |
| Elevation | 613 m |
| Postcode | 7210 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 104 km north-northeast |
Lake Leake is a locality in the Northern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 404.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 613 m above sea level. It lies approximately 104 km north-northeast of Hobart. Lake Leake is located at 42.0253°S, 147.8459°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7210. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lake Leake rests in a broad, shallow basin, its broad expanse of water mirroring the vast, often dramatic Tasmanian sky. It lies 88.2 km south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 139°T), and is situated 16.1 km north-west of Swansea. The surrounding country rolls in gentle, sheep-grazed slopes, softened by the ubiquitous eucalyptus, their silver-green foliage catching the light and releasing a clean, resinous scent into the air. The land here feels ancient, worn smooth by wind and water, a quiet, patient landscape where the boundaries between pasture and wilder scrub are blurred. In the early morning, a fine mist often clings to the water's surface, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, a breath held before the day truly begins.
Historically, this region has long been shaped by the pastoral industry, the land yielding its bounty to hardy settlers who established large sheep stations. The economy of Lake Leake and its scattered neighbours remains intrinsically tied to the wool and meat produced by the flocks that dot the hillsides, a continuation of traditions stretching back generations. While not a centre of bustling commerce, the quiet hum of rural life is palpable, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The water itself, a man-made reservoir born of necessity for irrigation and stock, has become a defining feature, a placid heart around which this particular corner of the Midlands unfolds, offering a sanctuary for birdlife and a tranquil destination for those seeking respite from the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Leake, 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 Lake Leake, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Leake includes the postcode (7210), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Midlands 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 Lake Leake 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. |