Romaine, 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 Romaine, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Romaine |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.09536 |
| Longitude | 145.89069 |
| Population | 1,658 |
| Density | 222.6 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 231 km north-northwest |
Romaine is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,658. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 222.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 231 km north-northwest of Hobart. Romaine is located at 41.0954°S, 145.8907°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Romaine unfolds as a tapestry of coastal scrub and undulating farmland, a place where the salty tang of the Bass Strait mingles with the earthy scent of turned soil. It lies 38.9 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 283°T), and is situated 4.7 km south-south-west of Burnie. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, meet the broader sweep of the ocean, their green hues a vibrant contrast against the steely grey of the water. The air here carries a particular freshness, a clean breath drawn from the sea, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight casts a warm, honeyed glow across the paddocks, illuminating the sturdy fences that delineate the working properties. The character of Romaine is one of quiet resilience, a landscape shaped by wind and wave, by the patient cultivation of the earth, and by a deep connection to the sea that laps at its edge.
The history of Romaine is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the sea, a story of early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and plentiful fishing. For generations, this locality has been a working landscape, its economy anchored by dairy farming and grazing, with the rich pastures yielding high-quality produce. The proximity to the coast has always been a defining feature, influencing not just the scenery but also the lives of its inhabitants, with fishing boats often dotting the horizon. While not a hub of major industry, Romaine possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a place where the rhythm of agricultural life dictates the pace, and the enduring spirit of its people is as palpable as the sea breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Romaine, 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 Romaine, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Romaine 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 Romaine 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. |