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Roger River

TAS 7330 • Tasmania

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet

About Roger River

Roger River is a small rural locality in north-western Tasmania, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Smithton within the Circular Head Council area. Covering around 71.5 square kilometres of mixed farming, dairy, and forested country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality lies within the Circular Head district — one of Tasmania's most productive dairy regions — set among the lush green pastures and forested hills of the far north-west.

Smithton is the nearest service town, serving as the commercial centre of the Circular Head region with supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the gateway to the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and the remote north-west coast. The region is known for its world-class agricultural productivity, particularly premium Tasmanian dairy products, alongside spectacular wilderness in the adjacent national parks and conservation areas. Roger River suits those connected to the dairy farming and agricultural community of north-western Tasmania.

Roger River 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
71.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Burnie CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Bass Highway provides access to Burnie and Launceston; Smithton is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Roger River is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 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 Roger River known for? +

Roger River is a quiet dairy and mixed farming locality near Smithton in north-western Tasmania, known for its lush green pastures and position within one of Tasmania's most productive agricultural regions.

How far is Roger River from Burnie? +

Roger River is approximately 100 kilometres west of Burnie, typically a 55 minute to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Bass Highway.

Does Roger River have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Roger River. A private vehicle is essential, with Smithton providing the nearest services and the Bass Highway connecting to Burnie and Launceston.

What is the population of Roger River? +

According to the 2021 Census, Roger River has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 71 square kilometre area in the Circular Head Council.

Is Roger River a good place to live? +

Roger River suits those connected to the dairy and agricultural community of north-western Tasmania, with Smithton's services accessible and the wild landscapes of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area nearby.

What is the postcode for Roger River? +

The postcode for Roger River, TAS is 7330.