Scotchtown, 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 Scotchtown, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Scotchtown |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.90334 |
| Longitude | 145.1002 |
| Population | 242 |
| Density | 9.4 /km² |
| Area | 25.8 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 287 km northwest |
Scotchtown is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 242. The locality covers an area of 25.8 km², giving a population density of about 9.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 287 km northwest of Hobart. Scotchtown is located at 40.9033°S, 145.1002°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Scotchtown lies in a verdant hollow, cradled by rolling hills that unfurl like bolts of rich, dark wool. It lies 108.5 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 7.2 km south-south-west of Smithton. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich loam and the fainter, sweeter perfume of unseen wildflowers, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that defines this corner of Circular Head. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey Tasmanian sky, paints the pastures in broad strokes of emerald and gold, illuminating the meandering lines of fences that divide the land. The landscape is a study in gentle contours, a soft topography that invites the eye to drift across the fields and towards the distant, hazy blue of the Bass Strait, a constant, unseen presence shaping the character of the land.
The history of Scotchtown is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a story told in the enduring strength of its farming families and the quiet hum of tractors working the land. For generations, dairy herds have grazed these rich pastures, their milk contributing to the reputation of Tasmanian produce. The economic pulse of Scotchtown beats in time with the seasons, from the hopeful green shoots of spring to the golden harvest of summer. While not a place of grand monuments, Scotchtown possesses a distinctive character, a resilience forged by its isolation and its deep connection to the earth. The nearby coast, though not directly visible from the heart of Scotchtown, exerts a subtle influence, a reminder of the sea's proximity and the broader Tasmanian landscape that surrounds this peaceful agricultural enclave.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scotchtown, 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 Scotchtown, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Scotchtown includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Scotchtown 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. |