Mella
TAS 7330 • Tasmania
About Mella
Mella is a small rural locality in Tasmania's far north-west, situated in the Circular Head district approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Smithton. With a population of around 72 residents, Mella is one of Tasmania's smallest and most sparsely populated localities, set amid dairy farming and agricultural land characteristic of the Circular Head region. The surrounding countryside is flat and fertile, with the area forming part of the productive north-west coast farming belt. Mella's character is firmly agricultural, with large farm holdings and a quiet, close-knit community.
Day-to-day services are accessed in Smithton, the largest town in the Circular Head area, which offers supermarkets, schools, medical facilities and a hospital. The region is renowned for its dairy industry, cool-climate produce, and the nearby attractions of the Tarkine wilderness — one of the largest temperate rainforests in the Southern Hemisphere. Mella appeals to those who seek a genuine rural lifestyle with wide open space, clean air, and a strong connection to the land. Property prices are among the most affordable in Tasmania, making it an option for those seeking rural acreage.
Mella falls under postcode 7330 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro/Regional Coach — Smithton (15 km) – limited services ~20 min
Commute to Burnie (nearest regional city)
🛣️ Highly car-dependent; Smithton is the functional service centre at 15 km. Burnie is the nearest city at approximately 85 km.
No meaningful walkability; this is a rural farming locality with no pedestrian infrastructure or nearby shops. A vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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RA 1282 Trowutta Road
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RA 422 Mengha Road
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RA 68 Comeback Rd
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48 Nelson Street
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Mill Road
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27 - 43 Grant Street
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1 Sampson Avenue