Browse property in Smithton

Overview

Smithton sits on Tasmania’s far‑north‑west coast, 85 km north‑west of Burnie along the Bass Highway, and serves as the administrative centre of the Circular Head Council. At the 2021 census the town recorded 3,934 residents. Its Mediterranean‑influenced oceanic climate brings mild, dry summers with average highs of 22 °C and cool, wet winters averaging 13 °C, offering a comfortable backdrop for outdoor recreation in nearby parks such as Briant Hill and Anzac Park.

The community is supported by a range of amenities: St Peter Chanel Catholic primary school and Circular Head Christian School provide education from kindergarten to year 12; a Cultural Heritage Centre at the Duck River Pavilion showcases local history; and the area was an early trial site for the National Broadband Network in 2010. Smithton’s location on the Bass Highway, together with its historic jetty and former railway connections, ensures good road access for commuters and the agricultural‑based workforce that underpins local employers in dairy, meat processing, timber and aquaculture.