| Huonville Tasmania | |||||||||
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.JPG) Huonville township from Scenic Hill | |||||||||
  Huonville | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 43°01′50″S 147°02′55″E / 43.03056°S 147.04861°E | ||||||||
| Population | 3,002 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Established | 1891 | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7109 | ||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| LGA(s) | Huon Valley Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Franklin | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||
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Huonville (/ˈhjuːɒnvɪl/) HYOO-on-vil is a town located on the banks of the Huon River in the Huon Valley, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It serves as the administrative centre of the Huon Valley Council and is the largest town in the Huon Valley region. Situated approximately 38 kilometres south of the state capital, Hobart, Huonville acts as a gateway to Tasmania’s wilderness areas and the Southwest National Park.
The town is historically significant for its role in Tasmania's apple-growing industry, earning the Huon Valley the nickname "Golden Valley" due to its production of Golden Delicious apples.[3] While the apple industry has declined, Huonville remains an important agricultural hub, now also known for aquaculture, including salmon farming, and for tourism. The town attracts visitors with its scenic landscape, artisanal food and drink, and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
Huonville has a population of 3,002 according to the 2021 census.[1] It is known for its proximity to the Huon Highway, which connects the town to nearby communities and Hobart, making it a central regional township for transport and trade. The township has historically faced environmental challenges, including vulnerability to floods and bushfires, which have affected the town in recent years. Despite these challenges, Huonville continues to thrive as a hub for eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture, preserving its rural heritage while adapting to modern economic and environmental conditions.[4][5]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "2021 Community Profiles: Huonville (Urban Centre Locality)". 2021 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Grove (Comparison) Climate Statistics (1952-2010) (nearest AWS)". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Out of Town Guide: Huon Valley". Broadsheet. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Holmes, Adam (11 July 2024). "Flood mapping for Huonville shows river rising at least nine metres within a day if upstream dams, built on active fault line, fail". ABC News. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bush Fire Threat to Huon Valley Homes". The Mercury. Vol. CLXVII, no. 24, 874. Tasmania, Australia. 8 September 1950. p. 1. Retrieved 20 October 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
