Pyengana
TAS 7216 • Tasmania
About Pyengana
Pyengana is a picturesque rural village in north-east Tasmania, located approximately 27 kilometres inland from the coastal town of St Helens within the Break O'Day local government area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 96 residents across a sprawling 182.6 square kilometres of lush dairy country and dense rainforest. With a postcode median taxable income of $32,397, the community reflects a modest, agriculture-based economy rooted in over a century of dairy farming tradition.
The village is renowned for its artisan food heritage, most notably the Pyengana Dairy Company, which has been handcrafting cloth-matured cheddar cheese for over 130 years. Visitors are also drawn to the spectacular St Columba Falls, one of Tasmania's highest waterfalls at over 90 metres, and the quirky Pub in the Paddock, a heritage-listed hotel licensed since 1880 famous for its beer-drinking pig. Surrounded by towering forests and green valleys, Pyengana offers a tranquil lifestyle with a unique blend of rural charm and tourism appeal.
Pyengana falls under postcode 7216 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Calows bus services via St Helens — St Helens 30 min
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Access via Tasman Highway through St Helens; nearest town is St Helens (27 km)
A remote rural village with only the dairy café and pub; a car is essential for all shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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9 Circassian Street