Glen Huon

Glen Huon is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Huon Valley in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the town of Huonville. The 2016 census has a population of 661 for the state suburb of Glen Huon.[1]

Glen Huon
Tasmania
Glen Huon
Coordinates43°01′50″S 146°57′37″E
Population661 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7109
Location10 km (6 mi) W of Huonville
LGA(s)Huon Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Franklin
Federal Division(s)Franklin
Localities around Glen Huon:
Judbury Ranelagh, Judbury Ranelagh
Judbury Glen Huon Franklin, Huonville
Geeveston Franklin, Geeveston Franklin

History

Glen Huon was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2] Upper Huon Post Office opened on 1 August 1907. It was renamed Wybalerma in 1910 and Glen Huon in 1911.[3]

Geography

The Huon River forms the northern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C619 route (Glen Huon Road) enters from the north-west and runs along the Huon River to the north-east, where it exits.[2][5]

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References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Glen Huon (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Glen Huon". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 20 July 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1014Y, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  4. Google (20 July 2020). "Glen Huon, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 July 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 20 July 2020.



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