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Winkleigh

TAS 7275 • Tasmania

189
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
46.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulLeafySemi-Rural

About Winkleigh

Winkleigh is a rural locality within the West Tamar Council area in northern Tasmania, located approximately 43 kilometres north-west of Launceston in the fertile Tamar Valley region. The locality has been in use since 1870 and was formally gazetted in 1966, covering nearly 47 square kilometres of mixed agricultural land bounded in part by the Supply River. With a 2021 Census population of 189 residents across 71 dwellings, Winkleigh is a small, established farming community offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within the renowned Tamar Valley landscape.

The Tamar Valley is celebrated for its cool-climate vineyards, hop gardens, and agricultural diversity, and Winkleigh shares in this character with farmland and rural properties set against the rolling hills of northern Tasmania. The nearby town of Exeter provides basic services including a general store and school, while the regional city of Launceston offers a full range of urban amenities approximately 40 minutes' drive to the south-east. Residents value the strong sense of rural community and the quiet country lifestyle the area affords, with the Tamar Valley's scenic river walks, local produce, and historic sites all within easy reach.

Winkleigh falls under postcode 7275 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7275
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (McIntyre)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.32°, 146.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Metro Tasmania services via Exeter — Launceston CBD Approximately 45–60 min

Commute to Launceston CBD

Distance
43 km
By Train
No rail service; Tasmania has no passenger trains
By Car (Peak)
40–50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35–40 min

🛣️ West Tamar Highway provides the main connection to Launceston; car is essential for daily errands

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is required for most daily needs; Exeter provides limited local services, with Launceston the main shopping and services hub

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
189
▲ 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 Winkleigh known for? +

Winkleigh is a quiet rural locality in Tasmania's Tamar Valley, known for its mixed farming character, supply river scenery, and proximity to the cool-climate wine and hop-growing country that defines this celebrated Tasmanian agricultural region.

How far is Winkleigh from Launceston? +

Winkleigh is approximately 43 kilometres north-west of Launceston CBD via the West Tamar Highway, typically a 35–50 minute drive depending on conditions.

Does Winkleigh have public transport? +

Tasmania has no passenger rail network, and bus services from Winkleigh are limited. Some Metro Tasmania services operate through the broader area via Exeter, but a car is the most practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Winkleigh? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 189 in Winkleigh, spread across 71 dwellings, making it a small but established rural community in the West Tamar Council area.

Is Winkleigh a good place to live? +

Winkleigh is well suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in northern Tasmania, with the natural beauty of the Tamar Valley on the doorstep and Launceston's full amenities accessible within about 40 minutes. It particularly suits farming families and those drawn to a relaxed, community-oriented country lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Winkleigh? +

The postcode for Winkleigh is 7275, shared with Exeter and other localities in the West Tamar Council area of northern Tasmania.