Lower Wilmot, 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 Lower Wilmot, in the Kentish Council local government area.
| Locality | Lower Wilmot |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.316 |
| Longitude | 146.22394 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 2.6 /km² |
| Area | 43.8 km² |
| Elevation | 314 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 196 km north-northwest |
Lower Wilmot is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 113. The locality covers an area of 43.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 314 m above sea level. It lies approximately 196 km north-northwest of Hobart. Lower Wilmot is located at 41.3160°S, 146.2239°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lower Wilmot unfolds as a gentle tapestry of green, where rolling pastures meet the soft embrace of the Bass Strait coastline. It lies 18.5 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 212°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-west of Spreyton. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and damp earth, a scent that clings to the wool of grazing sheep and the weathered timber of farm sheds. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal mist, paints the landscape in hues of ochre and emerald, illuminating the subtle undulations of the land that lead towards the distant, hazy line of the sea. The quietude is profound, punctuated only by the cries of seabirds and the distant bleating of livestock, a rhythm that speaks of a life lived in close communion with the elements.
This sliver of Tasmania’s north-west coast has long been shaped by the enduring spirit of its farming families, their lives intertwined with the fertile soil and the unpredictable generosity of the seasons. The economy of Lower Wilmot remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with dairy herds dotting the paddies and prime lamb grazing on the verdant slopes. While no grand monuments mark its history, the very character of the place is a testament to generations of hard work and resilience, a quiet dignity evident in the well-tended fences and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the landscape. The proximity to the sea offers a constant reminder of the island’s isolation and its unique, self-reliant spirit, fostering a sense of community that is both understated and deeply felt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lower Wilmot, 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 Lower Wilmot, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lower Wilmot includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish 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 Lower Wilmot 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. |