Oonah, 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 Oonah, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
| Locality | Oonah |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Waratah-Wynyard Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.23066 |
| Longitude | 145.60843 |
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 54.6 km² |
| Elevation | 513 m |
| Postcode | 7325 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 232 km northwest |
Oonah is a locality in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 6. The locality covers an area of 54.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 513 m above sea level. It lies approximately 232 km northwest of Hobart. Oonah is located at 41.2307°S, 145.6084°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7325. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Oonah lies in a landscape where the rich, dark earth of dairy pastures spills down towards the shimmering waters of the Emu Bay. It lies 61.8 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 264°T), and is situated 26.1 km south-south-west of Wynyard. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent moisture of the northwest coast, are a patchwork of vibrant green, broken by the darker, more rugged forms of native bushland clinging to steeper slopes. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, often tinged with the briny tang of the nearby sea, and the late afternoon light, when it breaks through the frequently overcast skies, casts a gentle, diffused glow that softens every edge. The character of Oonah is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the elements have shaped both the land and its people into a resilient, yet unhurried, community.
The history of Oonah is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that have sustained its economy for generations, primarily through dairy farming and grazing. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and ample rainfall, established the foundations of the agricultural enterprises that continue to define the local character. While not a bustling hub, Oonah possesses a distinct sense of place, its small cluster of buildings serving as a vital centre for the surrounding farms. The presence of the Emu Bay, a significant waterway for the region, hints at past connections and present recreational opportunities, its placid surface reflecting the often-serene rhythm of life in this corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oonah, 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 Oonah, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oonah 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 Oonah 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. |