Temma, 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 Temma, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Temma |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.23677 |
| Longitude | 144.73966 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 74.6 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 281 km northwest |
Temma is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 74.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 281 km northwest of Hobart. Temma is located at 41.2368°S, 144.7397°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Temma sits where the land begins to soften its resolve, yielding to the persistent caress of the Tasman Sea. It lies 134.3 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 267°T), and is situated 54.9 km south-west of Smithton. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker swathes of native bush, descend towards a coastline etched with rugged beauty, where wind-scoured rocks stand sentinel against the endless swell. The air here carries a bracing salinity, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous, almost watery quality, turning the distant horizon into a shimmering, uncertain line. The very earth feels damp and resilient, holding the scent of salt and damp soil in equal measure, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, from the low-slung farmhouses to the hardy coastal scrub.
The history of Temma is intertwined with the hardy folk who sought sustenance from its challenging yet generous environment. For generations, sheep have grazed these slopes, their wool a vital part of the local economy, a quiet industry that has shaped the landscape and the character of its inhabitants. Further inland, the echoes of past mining endeavours can still be found, a testament to the raw mineral wealth that once drew hopeful prospectors. Today, Temma's economy, while still anchored in agriculture, looks to the sea and the land's inherent appeal, with a growing appreciation for its untamed natural beauty drawing a different kind of visitor, one seeking solace and the raw, unfiltered spirit of the Tasmanian coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Temma, 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 Temma, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Temma includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Temma 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. |