🔍

Woolnorth

TAS 7330 • Tasmania

161
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
360.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteCoastalHistoricAgriculturalRural

About Woolnorth

Woolnorth — also officially known as Woolnorth/Temdudheker — is a remote rural locality at the far north-western tip of Tasmania, within the Circular Head Council area. The locality lies approximately 37 kilometres north-west of Smithton and encompasses some 360 square kilometres of coastline, farmland, and wind energy infrastructure along the Bass Strait. With a 2021 Census population of 161, Woolnorth is one of Australia's most sparsely settled and historically significant pastoral properties.

The Woolnorth property was established in 1827 by the Van Diemen's Land Company and today operates Australasia's largest dairy enterprise alongside the Woolnorth Wind Farm — comprising the Bluff Point and Studland Bay installations commissioned in 2002–04. Cape Grim, on the Woolnorth peninsula, is home to the internationally recognised Baseline Air Pollution Station, monitoring some of the world's cleanest air. Guided tours of the property offer visitors an extraordinary experience combining colonial history, renewable energy, and dramatic coastal scenery on the edge of the Southern Ocean.

Woolnorth 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
360.05 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Burnie CBD

Distance
137 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Extremely remote; Smithton is the nearest town (37 km); private vehicle is the only transport option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Woolnorth is a remote rural property with no public amenities; a car is absolutely essential for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
161
▲ 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 Woolnorth known for? +

Woolnorth is best known for the historic Woolnorth pastoral property — established in 1827 by the Van Diemen's Land Company — as well as the Woolnorth Wind Farm and Cape Grim, home to one of the world's most important air pollution monitoring stations measuring some of the cleanest air on Earth.

How far is Woolnorth from Smithton? +

Woolnorth is approximately 37 kilometres north-west of Smithton, the nearest town, making it one of the most remote localities in Tasmania. Burnie, the nearest significant regional centre, is around 137 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Woolnorth have public transport? +

There is no public transport to Woolnorth. The locality has no rail, bus, or ferry services, and a private vehicle is the only practical way to reach the area. Much of the property is privately managed.

What is the population of Woolnorth? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 161 for Woolnorth, reflecting its nature as a working rural property rather than a conventional residential suburb.

Is Woolnorth a good place to live? +

Woolnorth offers a truly unique and remote lifestyle on Tasmania's wild north-western coast, appealing to those involved in the dairy or wind energy industries on the property. However, its extreme remoteness and lack of services make it unsuitable as a general residential destination.

What is the postcode for Woolnorth? +

The postcode for Woolnorth, Tasmania is 7330.