Ulverstone, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Ulverstone is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 12,723. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,723 Population 400/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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About Ulverstone

Ulverstone

Ulverstone is a town on the northern coast of Tasmania, Australia on the mouth of the River Leven, on Bass Strait. It is on the Bass Highway, 21 kilometres (13 mi) west of Devonport and 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Penguin.

People

Population12,723
Density400/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population12,723
Population Density400 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-41.1603°, 146.1824°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ulverstone

Ulverstone is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 12,723. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Ulverstone

Ulverstone has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 12.4° / 21.6° 48.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.9° 35.1
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.4° 42.8
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.7° 56.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.5° 64.4
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.5° 72.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.9° 85.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5° / 13.2° 77.6
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 75.8
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.9° 55.2
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18° 56.8
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 47.5
Ulverstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Australia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates41.1603°S, 146.1824°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 51 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
July 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in

Ulverstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ulverstone

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ulverstone Secondary College - - - -
West Ulverstone Primary School - - - -
East Ulverstone Primary School - - - -
Leighland Christian School - - - -
Sacred Heart School - - - -
Ulverstone Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ulverstone

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast (NZ) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 104.5 adult, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ulverstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axeman's Hall of Fame
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Home Hill
Latrobe Courthouse Museum
Sherwood Hall
The Hive Museum

Libraries in Ulverstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Devonport Library0.0
Latrobe Library0.0
Penguin Library0.0
Ulverstone Library0.0

Hotels in Ulverstone

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Lighthouse

Restaurants in Ulverstone

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Corner and Tapas Bar
Pedros Restaraunt

Cafes in Ulverstone

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Hut Coffee
Cafe R.A.
Deli Central
Hey Buddy
Thirty Three Cups

Theatres in Ulverstone

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leven Theatre

Dentists in Ulverstone

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ulverstone Dental Clinic (Oral Health Services)

Gas Stations in Ulverstone

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Shell
United
United
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Ulverstone

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Airports Near Ulverstone

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill Airport-Small Airport
Mole Creek Airport-Small Airport
The Vale Airport-Small Airport
Waratah Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ulverstone

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ulverstone Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ulverstone

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Independent Church Of Christ
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Ulverstone Baptist Church
Ulverstone Christian Reformed Church
Ulverstone Gospel Hall
Ulverstone Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Ulverstone?

Ulverstone has a population of 12,723 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 400 people per square mile, spread across 31.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ulverstone?

Ulverstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

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