Montello, 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 Montello, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Montello |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.05725 |
| Longitude | 145.89576 |
| Population | 1,205 |
| Density | 1673.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 235 km north-northwest |
Montello is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,205. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 1673.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km north-northwest of Hobart. Montello is located at 41.0573°S, 145.8958°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Montello lies cradled in the rolling green hinterland, a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces and softened by the persistent kiss of Tasmanian rain. It lies 39.7 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 289°T), and is situated 0.8 km west-south-west of Burnie. The earth here is a deep, fertile loam, yielding to the plough in broad, honest furrows that trace the gentle slopes towards the coast. Pastures, a vibrant emerald after a recent shower, stretch across the terrain, punctuated by stands of mature gum trees whose silvery leaves catch the diffused light, casting shifting patterns on the damp ground. The air, carrying the clean scent of wet earth and distant salt, often hangs heavy with a quiet stillness, broken only by the bleating of sheep or the far-off rumble of a tractor.
The history of Montello is deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty, its economy long anchored to the rich agricultural potential of the region. Dairy herds graze contentedly, their milk a foundational element of the local economy, feeding into the processing plants that hum with quiet industry. This pastoral heritage is evident in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the well-maintained fences that define the patchwork of fields. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the spirit of enterprise in Montello also embraces diversification; smallholders cultivate premium produce, and a growing appreciation for artisanal goods hints at a future where local craftsmanship and creativity will further enrich the character of this distinctive locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montello, 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 Montello, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montello includes the postcode (7320), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Burnie 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 Montello 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. |