Whitemark
TAS 7255 • Tasmania
About Whitemark
Whitemark is the principal settlement and administrative centre of Flinders Island, located in the local government area of Flinders in the North-east region of Tasmania. Situated on the western coast of Flinders Island in Bass Strait, the locality covers an extensive area of approximately 106 square kilometres and recorded a population of 308 at the 2021 Census. It serves as the commercial, government, and community hub for the entire island, housing Flinders Island Airport, council offices, and most of the island's essential services.
Whitemark comes alive on 'boat day' — when the regular supply vessel arrives from the Tasmanian mainland bringing food, provisions, and mail — a community ritual that captures the island's close-knit, self-reliant spirit. The town has a supermarket, butcher, bakery, café, general store, service station, and post office, while the broader Flinders Island landscape offers spectacular granite peaks, pristine beaches, and the renowned wilderness of the Furneaux Group. Life in Whitemark appeals to those drawn to extraordinary remoteness and natural beauty, with the town providing the essential infrastructure that makes island living possible.
Whitemark falls under postcode 7255 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (McIntyre) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — No regular bus services on Flinders Island N/A
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Whitemark Airport operates scheduled flights to Launceston (~45 min) and Melbourne (~2 hrs); ferry services run from Bridport seasonally
Basic supplies are available within Whitemark's small town centre, but a car is needed for most travel across the island
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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121 Thule Road