Lutana, 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 Lutana, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lutana |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glenorchy City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.83903 |
| Longitude | 147.31317 |
| Population | 2,372 |
| Density | 1118.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 7009 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 5 km north-northwest |
Lutana is a locality in the Glenorchy City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,372. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1118.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north-northwest of Hobart. Lutana is located at 42.8390°S, 147.3132°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7009. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lutana sprawls across the lower reaches of the Derwent River's western bank, a place where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering water. It lies 5.0 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 345°T), and is situated 8.4 km north-north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the sea that travels inland, and the light, particularly as dusk approaches, softens the sharp edges of the suburban landscape, casting a warm, almost honeyed glow over the rooftops and the scattered pockets of native bushland. The terrain is a study in quiet gradients, leading down to the water's edge where the river’s grey-blue expanse reflects the sky, a constant, murmuring presence. The character of Lutana is one of settled domesticity, of homes that have stood for decades, their gardens often a riot of colour in the warmer months, a testament to the patient tending of generations.
The history of Lutana is tied closely to the broader development of Hobart, a suburb that grew organically from the agricultural lands that once dominated this stretch of the river. Its economic life, while diversified now, still carries echoes of its past, with pockets of industry and commercial activity supporting the local population. The shoreline, though largely reclaimed for residential and recreational purposes, hints at the working harbour that once defined this part of the Derwent, where ships would dock and trade would flow. Today, Lutana’s distinctiveness lies in its comfortable integration with the natural environment; the river is not just a backdrop but an active participant in the daily lives of its residents, offering opportunities for leisure and a constant connection to the wider Tasmanian landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lutana, 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 Lutana, in the Glenorchy City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lutana includes the postcode (7009), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenorchy City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Lutana 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. |