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| Locality | South Riana |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.2546 |
| Longitude | 145.9772 |
| Population | 217 |
| Density | 6.5 /km² |
| Area | 33.4 km² |
| Elevation | 347 m |
| Postcode | 7316 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 212 km north-northwest |
South Riana is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 217. The locality covers an area of 33.4 km², giving a population density of about 6.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 347 m above sea level. It lies approximately 212 km north-northwest of Hobart. South Riana is located at 41.2546°S, 145.9772°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7316. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Riana lies at the cusp of rolling farmland and the wilder western reaches of Tasmania, where the fertile paddocks of the Central Coast Council begin to yield to denser bush. It lies 31.8 km west-south-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 254°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-south-west of Penguin. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, crisscrossed by the silvery threads of creeks that wind their way towards the sea, unseen but ever-present. The air carries a crispness, a hint of the coastal influence that shapes the character of this place, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow over the scattered homesteads and the stoic, weathered fences. The terrain itself is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a gentle swell and dip that speaks of the patient work of water and wind over ages.
The story of South Riana is one of enduring connection to the land, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of sheep and cattle grazing on the verdant pastures. For generations, the rhythm of the seasons dictated the labour of its inhabitants, a cycle of shearing, lambing, and the quiet vigilance of country life. While the dominant force remains agriculture, the subtle hum of small businesses catering to the local populace adds a layer of practical commerce, ensuring that the essentials are close at hand for the residents. The very character of South Riana is shaped by this history of self-reliance and a deep, unspoken understanding of the land's temperaments, a quiet pride evident in the well-maintained properties and the unhurried pace at which the days unfold.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of South Riana, Tasmania. 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 South Riana, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Riana includes the postcode (7316), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast 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 South Riana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |