Whitemore, 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 Whitemore, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Whitemore |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.58384 |
| Longitude | 146.89351 |
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 43.1 km² |
| Elevation | 183 m |
| Postcode | 7303 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 149 km north-northwest |
Whitemore is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 199. The locality covers an area of 43.1 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 183 m above sea level. It lies approximately 149 km north-northwest of Hobart. Whitemore is located at 41.5838°S, 146.8935°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7303. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Whitemore rests in a valley that breathes the cool, damp air of Tasmania’s Meander Valley. It lies 26.4 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 231°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-south-east of Westbury. Rolling hills, painted in shades of emerald and ochre depending on the season, cradle the scattering of farms and homesteads that comprise Whitemore. The land here is forgiving, its soil dark and rich, yielding readily to the plough and spade. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, line the boundaries of paddocks, their scent a constant, subtle perfume on the breeze. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, almost sacred stillness.
This is a place where the land has always dictated the rhythm of life, its bounty shaping the fortunes of Whitemore. Historically, sheep grazing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, the wool a fine thread woven into the fabric of Tasmanian industry. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can be seen in the sturdy, weather-beaten woolsheds and the timeless dance of sheepdogs herding their charges. More recently, the fertile ground has also welcomed vineyards, their rows of vines a new, green geometry against the older, established farmland, hinting at a future where the valley’s produce might grace tables far beyond its immediate reach. Whitemore, with its enduring connection to the earth, continues to cultivate its identity through honest labour and the quiet appreciation of its natural gifts.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitemore, 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 Whitemore, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Whitemore includes the postcode (7303), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Whitemore 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. |