Tasmania Regional Areas List with Postcodes

Tasmania is the southernmost state of Australia. Despite being an island, it is closer to South America and New Zealand than to Australia. The island is divided into five regions. The West Coast is the most isolated and undeveloped, but it offers some of the state’s most spectacular scenery. The Northeast is the smallest region, but it has some of Tasmania’s best beaches. The Midlands is one of the major agricultural areas of the state. The North is the most populated region of Tasmania, and it is where you find the capital city, Hobart.

• Hobart and Southern Tasmania
  Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is located on the River Derwent at the foot of Mount Wellington. Hobart was founded in 1804 as a military outpost. Today, the city has a population of approximately 213,000 people. The city is located in the Derwent Valley and is built on the foothills of Mount Wellington. It is a major port and a gateway to the south. It provides services to the port of Melbourne, located approximately 500 km to the south and also to Launceston, located approximately 500 km to the North. ​
  Southern Tasmania is a place where most of the people live on the southern coast, and have a laid back lifestyle. There is plenty of things to do in this area, from surfing to relaxing on the beach.
  
  
• North West Tasmania
  North West Tasmania is a rural region in Northwest Tasmania, Australia. The region has a population of 35,401 people in June 2015. The region consists of five former Local Government Areas (LGAs): Circular Head, Northern Midlands, West Coast, Waratah-Wynyard and King Island.
  North West Tasmania is a destination that holidaymakers often overlook, but it is well worth visiting. The area is known for its natural beauty, and its secluded beaches are some of the most pristine in the country.
  
  
• The East Coast
  The East Coast is mostly a rural area, but it has some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the state.
  
  
• Launceston and Northern Tasmania

  Launceston is the second city of Tasmania, Australia. It is situated in the North of the island and is the largest city in the North. It is situated on the Tamar River and Tamar Estuary. The city is well known for its large number of bridges that span the Tamar River. At the beginning of the 20th century, the city was a major centre for the timber industry. The city is well connected to the rest of Tasmania by a freeway and by rail and is the hub of the North.

   

• Western Tasmania

  Western Tasmania, the western coast of Tasmania, is the most isolated part of the island and has a remarkably different climate and culture from the rest of the state. Western Tasmania is a sparsely populated region and has some of the country’s most magnificent scenery.