Mawbanna, 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 Mawbanna, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Mawbanna |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.9881 |
| Longitude | 145.39813 |
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 288.5 km² |
| Elevation | 186 m |
| Postcode | 7321 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 264 km northwest |
Mawbanna is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 132. The locality covers an area of 288.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 186 m above sea level. It lies approximately 264 km northwest of Hobart. Mawbanna is located at 40.9881°S, 145.3981°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mawbanna rests in a fold of Tasmania's northwest, where the land begins its gentle heave towards the rugged western coast. It lies 81.9 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 284°T), and is situated 28.6 km west of Wynyard. Here, the air carries the damp scent of rich earth and the distant tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, though it remains unseen from the heart of the settlement. Fields of emerald pasture, often softened by a persistent mist that clings to the hollows, are framed by the dark, stoic lines of eucalyptus forests. The terrain, a mosaic of rolling hills and sheltered valleys, cradles the few scattered buildings that comprise Mawbanna, each seeming to lean into the landscape, absorbing its quiet resilience. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can be extraordinary, an almost liquid gold that pools in the dips and hollows, lending a serene, timeless quality to the scene.
The story of Mawbanna is one of quiet persistence, deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it. For generations, this place has been a stronghold of dairy farming, the rhythmic cycle of milking and calving dictating the pace of life. The rich volcanic soils, a legacy of ancient geological forces, still yield their bounty, supporting a local economy that thrives on the honest labour of the land. While the original timber milling operations that helped establish Mawbanna have largely receded, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the natural world remains. Travellers passing through Mawbanna might notice the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses and the occasional weathered shed, each bearing witness to the enduring character of this agricultural heartland, a place where the earth’s generosity is met with diligent care.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mawbanna, 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 Mawbanna, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mawbanna 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 Mawbanna 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. |