Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Launceston City Council local government area.
| Locality | Windermere |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Launceston City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.31089 |
| Longitude | 147.01657 |
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 36.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 7252 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 177 km north |
Windermere is a locality in the Launceston City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 239. The locality covers an area of 6.6 km², giving a population density of about 36.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 177 km north of Hobart. Windermere is located at 41.3109°S, 147.0166°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7252. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Windermere unfolds as a quiet expanse where rolling farmland meets the sky in a soft, grey-green embrace. It lies 17.0 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 323°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-west of Newnham. The land here, a gentle undulation of pastures and scattered eucalyptus, breathes a cool, damp air that carries the scent of wet earth and distant woodsmoke. Beneath the broad Tasmanian sky, the landscape feels both enduring and yielding, a place where the contours of the earth have been shaped by countless seasons and patient cultivation. Sheep graze placidly on hillsides that catch the diffused light of the north, their wool a stark white against the muted tones of the fields, and the silence is broken only by the bleating of lambs or the rustle of wind through the hardy grasses.
The character of Windermere is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy stretching back to the early days of settlement. Dairy herds are a familiar sight, their presence a quiet testament to the fertile soil and the enduring dedication of generations of farmers who have coaxed a living from this land. While agriculture remains the bedrock of the local economy, the subtle hum of neighbouring businesses, perhaps a small artisan producer or a rural service provider, adds a layer of quiet industry. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, are nevertheless essential arteries, their presence influencing the fertility of the land and offering tranquil spots for reflection, a subtle reminder of the ever-present, life-giving water that sustains this corner of the island.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Launceston City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Windermere includes the postcode (7252), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Launceston 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 Windermere 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. |