Lonnavale, Tasmania

Lonnavale is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Huon Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 23 kilometres (14 mi) west of the town of Huonville. The 2016 census recorded a population of 92 for the state suburb of Lonnavale.^[1]

Lonnavale Tasmania
Lonnavale
Coordinates	42°57′55″S 146°50′39″E
Population	92 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7109
Location	23 km (14 mi) W of Huonville
LGA(s)	Huon Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Localities around Lonnavale: Southwest Southwest, Moogara Judbury, Mount Lloyd Southwest Lonnavale Judbury Southwest Southwest Judbury

History

Lonnavale was gazetted as a locality in 1976. “Lonna” is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning “windpipe and stone”.^[2]

Geography

The Huon River forms the south-eastern boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C619 (Glen Huon Road) passes to the east. From there, Lonnavale Road provides access to the locality.^[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Lonnavale (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Lonnavale". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "15G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Lonnavale, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.