Mathinna
TAS 7214 • Tasmania
About Mathinna
Mathinna is a small rural locality in north-east Tasmania, administered primarily by the Break O'Day Council, situated approximately 63 kilometres from Launceston and 160 kilometres from Hobart. Set at an elevation of around 300 metres in a rugged, forested landscape, the locality spans over 611 square kilometres and recorded a population of 131 at the 2021 Census. The area has a long history of gold mining and farming dating back to the colonial era, and the name Mathinna itself carries a place in Tasmanian history as the name of an Aboriginal Tasmanian child from the nineteenth century.
The landscape around Mathinna is characterised by dense bushland, cleared farmland, and remnant forests typical of north-east Tasmania's highland interior. Residents lead a quiet rural lifestyle, with most services and shopping available in St Helens (approximately 83 kilometres to the north-east) or Launceston. The locality appeals to those who value seclusion and Tasmania's spectacular forested wilderness, and it lies within reach of the state's renowned north-east national parks and outdoor recreation areas.
Mathinna falls under postcode 7214 and is governed by Break O'Day Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Redline Coaches (limited) — Launceston or St Helens approx. 1-1.5 hours to Launceston
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Launceston (63 km) is the nearest major city; limited coach services to regional centres
Mathinna is a dispersed rural locality with very limited local services; a car is necessary for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Seymour Street
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Seymour St