Mella, 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 Mella, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Mella |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.84997 |
| Longitude | 145.03981 |
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 26.6 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 295 km northwest |
Mella is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 74. The locality covers an area of 26.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 295 km northwest of Hobart. Mella is located at 40.8500°S, 145.0398°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mella rests in the embrace of Circular Head, a place where the rich, dark soil yields generously to the plough. It lies 115.2 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 288°T), and is situated 8.2 km west of Smithton. Rolling hills, softened by the constant, moist breath of the Tasman Sea, unfurl towards the coast, their verdant slopes a patchwork of pasture and burgeoning crops. Here, the air carries the tang of salt and the earthy perfume of damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the wild southern ocean. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding skies, paints the landscape in hues of emerald and gold, catching the dew-laden grasses with a fleeting, pearlescent shimmer. The character of Mella is one of quiet persistence, a landscape shaped by wind and water, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life.
The history of Mella is tied to the enduring agricultural spirit of Tasmania's northwest. For generations, this land has been cultivated, its fertility a hard-won legacy from the early settlers who cleared and tamed the dense bush. Dairy farming forms the backbone of its economy, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound that drifts across the fields, especially in the soft light of late afternoon. Beyond the dairy herds, some farmers also turn their hand to growing potatoes and other vegetables, their produce finding its way to markets near and far. Mella itself is a modest collection of dwellings and essential services, a hub for the surrounding farms, where the pace of life is measured and unhurried. The nearby coastline, though not directly a feature of Mella’s immediate setting, influences its climate and the very character of the land, a constant, subtle presence in the lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mella, 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 Mella, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mella includes the postcode (7330), 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 Mella 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. |