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Liawenee

TAS 7030 • Tasmania

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Population (2021)
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Median Income
38.88 km²
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Median Rent
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About Liawenee

Liawenee is a remote highland locality in Tasmania's Central Highlands, situated near Great Lake and the River Ouse approximately 122 kilometres north-north-west of Hobart. Established in 1920 as a Hydro Tasmania worker village, Liawenee sits at an elevation of around 1,065 metres above sea level and is widely recognised as the coldest permanently inhabited place in Australia. The locality is home to just a handful of residents, including Tasmania Police and Inland Fisheries Service personnel, in one of the most isolated settings in the country.

Liawenee's name derives from a Tasmanian Aboriginal word meaning "frigid", a fitting description for a place that regularly experiences sub-zero temperatures and snowfall even in summer. Great Lake, one of Australia's largest natural freshwater lakes, lies on the locality's doorstep and is celebrated as a premier trout fishing destination, attracting anglers from across the country. The Central Highlands landscape offers spectacular wilderness scenery, bushwalking, and wildlife watching for adventure-seekers willing to make the journey to this extraordinary corner of Tasmania.

Liawenee falls under postcode 7030 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Rumney) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7030
Urban Area
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LGA / Council
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Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Rumney)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.30°, 146.96°
Statistical Area
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Area
38.88 km²
Elevation
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🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
122 km
By Train
No rail services; no public transport
By Car (Peak)
1h 45min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30min

🛣️ Extremely remote; unsealed roads may be impassable in winter; 4WD recommended in wet conditions

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote highland locality; no services within walking distance; 4WD access recommended in winter

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Liawenee famous? +

Liawenee is known as the coldest permanently inhabited place in Australia, sitting at over 1,000 metres elevation in the Tasmanian Central Highlands near Great Lake.

What is there to do at Liawenee? +

The area is a premier trout fishing destination centred on Great Lake, one of Australia's largest natural freshwater lakes. It also offers bushwalking and wildlife watching in the surrounding Central Highlands wilderness.

How do you get to Liawenee? +

Liawenee is accessible by car from Hobart (approximately 1.5–2 hours). There is no public transport. Road conditions can deteriorate in winter, and a 4WD vehicle is recommended.

What is the population of Liawenee? +

Liawenee has a permanent population of just two people as of 2020 — a Tasmania Police officer and an Inland Fisheries Service officer.