Birralee
TAS 7303 • Tasmania
About Birralee
Birralee is a small rural locality in northern Tasmania, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of Westbury and around 55 kilometres south of Launceston within the Meander Valley and West Tamar local government areas. With a population of around 177, the area covers roughly 43 square kilometres of gently undulating agricultural land, part of the broader Launceston region. The locality takes its name from an Aboriginal word and is characterised by small farm holdings, grazing properties, and open countryside typical of the Meander Valley hinterland.
Birralee offers a quiet, rural lifestyle well removed from urban centres, with residents reliant on nearby Westbury and Launceston for services, shopping, and employment. The locality is set amid green farmland threaded by Black Sugarloaf Creek, a tributary of the Meander River, lending the area a pleasant pastoral character. The community is small and close-knit, appealing to those seeking affordable rural land and the relaxed pace of Tasmania's northern agricultural heartland.
Birralee falls under postcode 7303 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Westbury / Launceston 25-50 min depending on service
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Via B52 and Westbury Road; car is essential; Westbury is the nearest service town at about 20 km
Birralee has no commercial amenities; all daily errands require a car to Westbury or Launceston
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taylor Street