Cluan, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cluan, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Cluan |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.60737 |
| Longitude | 146.83629 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 49.3 km² |
| Elevation | 230 m |
| Postcode | 7303 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 147 km north-northwest |
Cluan is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 49.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 230 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km north-northwest of Hobart. Cluan is located at 41.6074°S, 146.8363°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7303. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cluan rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a quiet settlement where the Meander River, a ribbon of cool, silken water, winds its patient way through rich, dark earth. It lies 31.8 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 232°T), and is situated 11.8 km south of Westbury. The landscape here is a study in subdued greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional shock of a flowering gorse bush or the stark silhouette of a gum tree against a sky that shifts from a pale, washed blue to the bruised purple of approaching twilight. Sheep, like scattered white stones, dot the paddocks, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the tall grasses that fringe the riverbanks. The air, even on a still day, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a promise of rain and fertile soil, and the distant murmur of the river is a constant, low hum, the land's own quiet song.
The history of Cluan is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Meander Valley, a place where the land has yielded its riches through generations of diligent farming and grazing. For many years, the primary economic pulse here beat with the rhythm of sheep's wool and cattle, the enduring staples that shaped the character and prosperity of the district. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the subtle influence of neighbouring viticultural ventures has begun to tint the local palette, bringing a new kind of quiet ambition to the region. Cluan itself, while not boasting grand landmarks, holds a distinct charm in its unassuming presence, a place where the passage of time feels measured not by hurried clocks, but by the slow turning of the seasons and the enduring legacy of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cluan, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cluan, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cluan includes the postcode (7303), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cluan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |