Melrose, 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 Melrose, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
| Locality | Melrose |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Devonport City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.2495 |
| Longitude | 146.29954 |
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 8.6 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 167 m |
| Postcode | 7310 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 200 km north-northwest |
Melrose is a locality in the Devonport City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 104. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 8.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 167 m above sea level. It lies approximately 200 km north-northwest of Hobart. Melrose is located at 41.2495°S, 146.2995°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Melrose rests in a broad, sweeping valley where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the rugged hills that guard the northern horizon. It lies 9.0 km south-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 204°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-east of Ulverstone. Patches of rich, dark soil, a gift from ages of volcanic activity, are stitched together by the silvery threads of meandering creeks that whisper their way towards the coast. The air here carries a clean, almost crisp scent, even in the height of summer, hinting at the proximity of cooler, higher country. Sheep, like small clouds scattered across the greening pastures, lend a quiet punctuation to the landscape, their woolly forms catching the sunlight as they graze. The very colour of the earth, a deep, warm ochre, seems to seep into the weathered timber of the older farm buildings, blending them seamlessly with their surroundings.
The history of Melrose is a story of quiet persistence, of settlers who saw potential in this fertile embrace. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy crops, forming the backbone of the local economy. The legacy of these early endeavours can be seen in the sturdy stone walls that delineate the fields, a testament to the sweat and toil of those who first worked this earth. While modern industries have brought new life, a palpable sense of continuity remains, a respect for the land's enduring generosity. Travellers passing through might notice the small, well-kept church at the heart of the settlement, its spire a slender finger pointing skyward, a silent witness to the unfolding lives and seasons of Melrose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Melrose, 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 Melrose, in the Devonport City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Melrose includes the postcode (7310), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Devonport City 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 Melrose 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. |