Windermere
TAS 7252 • Tasmania
About Windermere
Windermere is a rural locality in the Launceston City Council area of Tasmania, located approximately 23 kilometres north-west of Launceston along the western bank of the Tamar River. With a 2021 Census population of 252 within a compact area of around 6.6 square kilometres, Windermere is a modestly sized semi-rural community in the lower Tamar Valley. The locality sits within the federal electorate of Bass and the state electorate of Bass (Windermere), and benefits from its position in the Tamar Valley wine region.
Windermere offers a peaceful riverside lifestyle within the Tamar Valley, a region renowned for its cool-climate wines, orchards, and scenic estuary landscapes. Residents enjoy proximity to the East Tamar Highway connecting the area to Launceston's full range of services, shops, hospitals, and the University of Tasmania. The surrounding locality is known for its historic colonial character, small-scale farming, and the natural beauty of the Tamar River and surrounding hills, making it popular with those seeking a quiet semi-rural retreat close to a regional city.
Windermere falls under postcode 7252 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania regional services — Launceston CBD Approx. 35–45 min
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ East Tamar Highway is the main route to Launceston; a car is the most practical transport option
A semi-rural locality with limited local services; a car is needed for nearly all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.