Pelham
TAS 7030 • Tasmania
About Pelham
Pelham is a small rural locality spanning the local government areas of Central Highlands and Southern Midlands in Tasmania, situated approximately 17 kilometres east of the town of Hamilton. Covering around 40 square kilometres of Tasmanian midlands landscape, Pelham had a recorded population of just 24 people in the 2021 census, making it one of the state's most sparsely populated localities. The area sits within rolling pastoral country at the edge of the Derwent Valley region.
Life in Pelham revolves around farming and the natural Tasmanian landscape, with sheep grazing and cropping typical of the wider Central Highlands area. The locality is accessible from Hobart in approximately 75 minutes by car, and the nearby town of Hamilton provides basic services. Outdoor pursuits such as fishing on the Clyde River and exploring the surrounding highlands are key drawcards for those who call this remote pocket of Tasmania home.
Pelham falls under postcode 7030 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Rumney) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Derwent Valley coach — Hamilton / Hobart (limited service) 75 min to Hobart
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport. Hamilton (17 km) is the nearest town with services.
As a remote rural locality with no commercial services and very few residents, all daily needs require driving to Hamilton or further afield.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Road
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Patrick Street
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15 Bowden Drive
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Paice St
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27 Downie Street
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15 Bowden Drive
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15 Bowden Drive
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55 Eddington St
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17 Cobbs Hill Road
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Tottenham Road
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2 Lamprill Circle
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4 Tottenham Rd
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2 Lamprill Circle
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Old Huntinground Road
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