Lorinna, Tasmania

Lorinna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-west of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census recorded a population of 77 for the state suburb of Lorinna.^[1]

Lorinna Tasmania
Lorinna
Coordinates	41°32′27″S 146°08′40″E
Population	77 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7306
Location	38 km (24 mi) SW of Sheffield
LGA(s)	Kentish
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Lorinna: Cethana Cethana Mount Roland Moina Lorinna Liena Middlesex Mersey Forest Mersey Forest

The entire community of Lorinna is independent from the Tasmanian grid, relying on its own electricity production from renewable energy sources. It is also supplied by its own organic food production, that local farms also sell at regional markets.^[2]

History

Lorinna was gazetted as a locality in 1965. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "waddy".^[3]

Geography

The Forth River / Lake Cethana forms the western boundary.^[4]

Road infrastructure

Route C138 (Olivers Road) follows part of the eastern boundary. From there, Lemonthyme Road (which also follows part of the eastern boundary) and Lorinna Road provide access to the locality.^[3][5]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Lorinna (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
2. Grant, Rose (9 August 2016). "Inside Lorinna, where abundant gardens and fertile farms mean the isolated community is virtually self-sufficient when it comes to food and power". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 9 October 2021.
3. "Placenames Tasmania – Lorinna". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1099Y", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
4. "Lorinna, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.