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Tunnack

TAS 7120 • Tasmania

212
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
62.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRemoteAgricultural

About Tunnack

Tunnack is a small rural locality in Tasmania's Central Midlands, situated within the Southern Midlands Council local government area approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Oatlands. Covering around 62 square kilometres of open pastoral land, Tunnack is set on the broad, treeless plains that characterise the Midlands — a corridor of dry farmland and historic sheep stations linking Hobart to Launceston. The locality has a very small resident population typical of the isolated rural hamlets scattered across this distinctive part of Tasmania.

The Midlands Highway passes through the broader region, making Oatlands the primary service town for essentials such as groceries, fuel, and schools. The surrounding landscape is defined by heritage-listed stone farm buildings, dryland agriculture, and the sweeping views across Tasmania's agricultural heartland. Tunnack and the wider Southern Midlands are valued for their historic pastoral character and extraordinary sense of quietude, appealing to those with farming interests or a desire for rural isolation within a few hours' drive of both Hobart and Launceston.

Tunnack falls under postcode 7120 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7120
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Prosser)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.32°, 147.49°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
62.67 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Tassielink services — Oatlands / Hobart ~1 hr 30 min to Hobart

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No train service in Tasmania
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Midlands Highway (A1) is the primary route; Oatlands is the nearest service town (~25 km north-west)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Fully car-dependent; there are no local services or retail within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
212
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tunnack known for? +

Tunnack is known for its open pastoral landscape typical of Tasmania's Central Midlands — a region of historic sheep stations, dryland farming, and dry stone walls that stretches between Hobart and Launceston along the Midlands Highway corridor.

How far is Tunnack from Hobart? +

Tunnack is approximately 90 kilometres north of Hobart, making it around a 1 to 1.25 hour drive via the Midlands Highway (A1).

Does Tunnack have public transport? +

Public transport options are extremely limited; there is no passenger rail in Tasmania's Midlands. Limited Tassielink coach services on the Midlands Highway corridor provide some connection to Oatlands and Hobart, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Tunnack? +

Tunnack has a very small population of around 200 residents, typical of the dispersed farming localities in Tasmania's Southern Midlands Council area.

Is Tunnack a good place to live? +

Tunnack suits those who value deep rural isolation, historic pastoral landscapes, and proximity to the agricultural character of Tasmania's Midlands. It is not suited to those needing ready access to urban services, but offers a genuine off-the-grid farming lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Tunnack? +

Tunnack's postcode is 7120, shared with several localities in the Southern Midlands area of central Tasmania.