Mountain River, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Mountain River is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 606. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 606 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.9489°, 147.1334° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (867 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (2 cm) |
About Mountain River
Mountain River is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Mountain River
Mountain River has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 702 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9489°S, 147.1334°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Mountain River has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.5").
Radio Stations near Mountain River
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthony Borghesi | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Hobart | - | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Mountain River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Museum | ||||
| Army Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Channel Museum | ||||
| Claremont War Memorial Hall | ||||
| Cygnet Living History Museum | ||||
| Gatekeeper Cottage | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Matron's Quarters | ||||
| Mawsons Hut Replica Museum | ||||
| Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) | ||||
| Narryna Heritage Museum | ||||
| Rosny Barn | ||||
| Schoolmasters House | ||||
| Tasmania Police Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| The Wooden Boat Centre |
Libraries in Mountain River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgewater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cygnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geeveston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LINC | 0.0 | |||||
| New Norfolk Lbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Tasmania | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mountain River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca Market |
Gas Stations in Mountain River
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mountain River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Plenty Cider | ||||
| Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale & Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Mountain River
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mountain River
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mawson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mountain River
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Large Airport |
| Bothwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bruny Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Glendevie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jericho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandfly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windrush International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| YDNA | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mountain River
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Grove LPO |
Treatment Centers in Mountain River
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| City Doctors & Travel Clinic | ||
| Gregory Street Psychology | ||
| Hopkins Street Medical Clinic | ||
| Millbrook Rise Centre | ||
| Psychology Centre | ||
| Sandy Bay Clinic | ||
| Sandy Bay Podiatry | ||
| Silk Laser Clinics | ||
| st.lukes Health |
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What is the population of Mountain River?
Mountain River has a population of 606 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mountain River?
Mountain River has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.
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