Cape Barren Island, Tasmania, postcode 7257, is a remote and culturally significant island located in the Bass Strait, part of the Furneaux Group. It is home to the Cape Barren Island Aboriginal community, one of the few officially recognized Indigenous communities in Tasmania. The island is known for its rugged natural beauty, featuring sandy beaches, coastal heathlands, and diverse wildlife, including seabirds and wallabies. With a small population, the community maintains a strong connection to traditional Aboriginal culture and heritage, while engaging in local industries such as sheep farming and tourism. Accessible by boat or small aircraft, Cape Barren Island offers a peaceful and isolated lifestyle, rich in history and natural splendor.
| Postcode: | 7257 |
| State: | TAS |
| Coordinates (lat/long): | -40.505978, 148.338962 |
| Federal Electorate: | Bass |