Mount Hicks, 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 Mount Hicks, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Hicks |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Waratah-Wynyard Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.06455 |
| Longitude | 145.74011 |
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 9.5 /km² |
| Area | 35.3 km² |
| Elevation | 217 m |
| Postcode | 7325 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 241 km north-northwest |
Mount Hicks is a locality in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 336. The locality covers an area of 35.3 km², giving a population density of about 9.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 217 m above sea level. It lies approximately 241 km north-northwest of Hobart. Mount Hicks is located at 41.0645°S, 145.7401°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7325. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Hicks rises as a stoic sentinel, its slopes a rugged tapestry of eucalyptus and scrub, a stark contrast to the softer, greener pastures that unfurl towards the coast. It lies 52.0 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 284°T), and is situated 13.8 km west of Burnie. The air here carries a crispness, a subtle scent of damp earth and distant sea spray that hints at the region's proximity to the ocean's vast embrace. Gnarled branches of ancient trees claw at the sky, their bark a mosaic of silver and grey, while the ground beneath is a carpet of fallen leaves and resilient native grasses, a testament to the enduring spirit of this wilder corner of Tasmania. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, paints the landscape in ephemeral hues, transforming the muted greens and browns into something richer, more alive, before the clouds reclaim their dominance.
The history of Mount Hicks is deeply entwined with the earth itself, a narrative of resourcefulness etched into the very contours of the land. For generations, this country has sustained those who have chosen to make it their home, their livelihoods drawn from its fertile soil and the bounty of its surrounding waters. Sheep graze contentedly on the lower slopes, their wool a soft white against the deep green of the paddocks, while the echoes of past mining endeavours, though now faded, still resonate in the collective memory of Mount Hicks. The local economy, while perhaps not bustling, possesses a quiet resilience, a steady beat driven by agriculture and the enduring connection to the sea, a heritage that continues to shape the character of this particular locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Hicks, 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 Mount Hicks, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Hicks includes the postcode (7325), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Waratah-Wynyard 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 Mount Hicks 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. |