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Needles

TAS 7304 • Tasmania

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuiet

About Needles

Needles is a small rural locality in north-western Tasmania, situated approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Deloraine within the Meander Valley Council area. Covering around 20.5 square kilometres of mixed farming and bushland country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the scenic Meander Valley, where dairy farming, horticulture, and beef cattle grazing are set among the spectacular landscape between the Great Western Tiers escarpment and the Meander River.

Deloraine is the nearest service town, a charming heritage community on the Meander River offering shops, schools, healthcare, and the famous Deloraine Folk Museum, with a strong arts and crafts culture. The Great Western Tiers and the adjacent Walls of Jerusalem National Park provide extraordinary highland wilderness and bushwalking, while the Meander Valley's fertile country produces some of Tasmania's finest cool-climate produce. Needles suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in one of Tasmania's most scenic valleys.

Needles falls under postcode 7304 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Montgomery) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7304
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Montgomery)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.71°, 146.17°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.45 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Meander Valley services — Deloraine / Launceston 30-60 min to Launceston

Commute to Launceston CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
No rail service; drive to Launceston or connect via Deloraine
By Car (Peak)
50-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Bass Highway and Lake Highway provide access; Deloraine is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Needles has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Deloraine providing the nearest shops and facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Needles known for? +

Needles is a quiet rural locality in Tasmania's Meander Valley near Deloraine, known for its scenic farming landscape beneath the dramatic Great Western Tiers escarpment and proximity to the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.

How far is Needles from Launceston? +

Needles is approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Launceston, typically a 45 to 65 minute drive via the Bass Highway and Deloraine.

Does Needles have public transport? +

Limited bus services connect the Deloraine area to Launceston; a private vehicle is the most practical option for daily travel from Needles.

What is the population of Needles? +

According to the 2021 Census, Needles has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 20 square kilometre area in the Meander Valley Council.

Is Needles a good place to live? +

Needles suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the Meander Valley's beautiful dairy farming country, with Deloraine's charming heritage town and the spectacular Walls of Jerusalem wilderness nearby.

What is the postcode for Needles? +

The postcode for Needles, TAS is 7304.