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| Locality | Marrawah |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -40.92682 |
| Longitude | 144.68336 |
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 144.9 km² |
| Elevation | 97 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 308 km northwest |
Marrawah is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 134. The locality covers an area of 144.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 97 m above sea level. It lies approximately 308 km northwest of Hobart. Marrawah is located at 40.9268°S, 144.6834°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Marrawah embraces the raw edge of Tasmania's northwest coast, a place where the land surrenders with a sigh to the ceaseless push of the Southern Ocean. It lies 141.9 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 281°T), and is situated 39.2 km west-south-west of Smithton. Here, the coastal plain, a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre earth, rolls towards a formidable coastline. Jagged dark rock formations, slick with sea spray, claw at the incoming swells, while behind them, wind-bent coastal heath and hardy grasslands cling tenaciously to the sandy soil. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed waters just a stone's throw away, and the light at dusk often casts a diffused, pearlescent glow, softening the rugged contours of the landscape into a dreamlike haze.
The history of Marrawah is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the resilience of those who sought to harness it. For generations, this region has been a stronghold of dairy farming, the rich volcanic soils supporting lush pastures that yield premium milk. Beyond the verdant farms, the coastline has long whispered of mineral wealth, with tin and copper mining having played a significant, albeit often challenging, role in Marrawah's past, leaving behind scars of exploration and industry. The iconic Cape Grim, a windswept promontory just to the north, stands as a beacon, not only for its dramatic beauty but also for its historical significance as a base for early whaling and sealing operations. Today, Marrawah continues to draw sustenance from the sea and the soil, a place where the quiet hum of agricultural life blends with the ever-present roar of the ocean, a true testament to the enduring spirit of this wild corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Marrawah, Tasmania. 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 Marrawah, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Marrawah includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Marrawah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |