Upper Scamander, 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 Upper Scamander, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Scamander |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Break O'Day Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.44917 |
| Longitude | 148.19742 |
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 98.6 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 7215 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 175 km north-northeast |
Upper Scamander is a locality in the Break O'Day Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 43. The locality covers an area of 98.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 175 km north-northeast of Hobart. Upper Scamander is located at 41.4492°S, 148.1974°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Scamander rests where the broad Scamander River, having wound its way through rolling farmland, finally surrenders to the Tasman Sea. It lies 88.2 km east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 91°T), and is situated 4.7 km west-north-west of Scamander. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the ocean, a constant whisper against the backdrop of green pastures that climb gently towards the forested hills. The land itself is a study in muted colours, the ochre of the soil contrasting with the deep emerald of the gum trees and the pale, sun-bleached grasses that sway in the persistent coastal breeze. The river mouth, a broad expanse of shimmering water, often reflects the vast Tasmanian sky, its surface occasionally broken by the darting flight of silver gulls or the slow, deliberate passage of a fishing boat. The character of Upper Scamander is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's grand theatre plays out with a subtle, unhurried grace.
Historically, the area around Upper Scamander was shaped by the steady rhythm of agriculture and the bounty of its waterways. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile river flats, established farms that continue to define the landscape, their paddocks a patchwork quilt stitched onto the rolling terrain. The Scamander River itself was, and remains, a vital artery, supporting both sustenance and a modest local economy built on fishing and grazing. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling commerce, Upper Scamander holds a quiet charm, a sense of continuity evident in the weathered farmhouses and the timeless flow of the river. The occasional glimpse of a wallaby at the edge of the bush, or the distant bleating of sheep, speaks to a life lived in close communion with the land, a rhythm that has persisted through generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Scamander, 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 Upper Scamander, in the Break O'Day Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Scamander includes the postcode (7215), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Break O'Day 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 Upper Scamander 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. |