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Christmas Hills

TAS 7330 • Tasmania

127
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
156.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemotePeaceful

About Christmas Hills

Christmas Hills is a large rural locality in north-west Tasmania, situated about 9 kilometres south-west of Smithton within the Circular Head Council area. Covering approximately 156 square kilometres in the North-west and West LGA region, the locality was gazetted in 1973 and takes its name from a lunch stop made by local pastoralist William Field on Christmas Day in the 1820s. With a population of 127, Christmas Hills is a thinly settled agricultural district, and the Bass Highway (Route A2) runs through the locality providing the main transport connection.

The locality is part of the Circular Head district, well known for its fertile agricultural land, dairy farming, and proximity to the Arthur River and Tarkine wilderness region. The Duck River forms a small part of the eastern boundary, adding to the area's natural character. Smithton, just 9 kilometres to the north-east, serves as the regional hub providing essential services including shops, schools, and medical facilities. Christmas Hills suits those drawn to a genuine rural lifestyle in Tasmania's lush north-west corner, where farming heritage and natural landscapes define everyday life.

Christmas Hills falls under postcode 7330 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Murchison)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-40.78°, 145.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
156.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Redline Coaches / local services — Smithton / Burnie Approx. 10 min to Smithton; 1 hr 20 min to Burnie

Commute to Burnie CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Access via Bass Highway (A2); Smithton is the closest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A large rural farming locality with no local shops; a car is needed for all errands with Smithton the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
127
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christmas Hills known for? +

Christmas Hills is known for its rural farming character in Tasmania's fertile north-west, with its name dating back to a Christmas Day stopover by pastoralist William Field in the 1820s, now a quiet locality of paddocks and bushland near the Tarkine region.

How far is Christmas Hills from Smithton? +

Christmas Hills is approximately 9 kilometres south-west of Smithton, making it a short 10-minute drive to the region's main service town.

Does Christmas Hills have public transport? +

Public transport in Christmas Hills is very limited. The Bass Highway passes through, with regional coach services available, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life. There is no rail service in north-west Tasmania.

What is the population of Christmas Hills? +

Christmas Hills had a population of approximately 127 in the 2021 Census, spread across a large area of around 156 square kilometres in the Circular Head Council region.

Is Christmas Hills a good place to live? +

Christmas Hills appeals to those who value a genuine rural lifestyle in a beautiful corner of north-west Tasmania, close to Smithton's services and within reach of the Tarkine wilderness and Arthur River region.

What is the postcode for Christmas Hills? +

The postcode for Christmas Hills in Tasmania is 7330.