Huonville serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the Huon Valley, functioning as the region's primary service centre while providing a welcoming residential community at the gateway to the valley. Home to the Council offices, key educational facilities, and central shopping district, the town provides essential services to residents across the valley's rural communities.

Located at the strategic crossing point of the Huon River where visitors first encounter the valley's townships, Huonville developed as a transport and supply hub connecting the valley's settlements. This gateway position continues to define its character today, as it houses key government agencies, health services, businesses, and major sporting precincts that support the broader region.

As the valley's most populous town, Huonville accommodates diverse residential neighbourhoods alongside its working centre, welcoming both long-term residents and newcomers who choose to make their home at this important valley entrance. The town's layout reflects both its service function and residential character - centred around essential infrastructure, educational facilities, sporting grounds, and transport links, while offering established residential areas that form the foundation of the valley's largest community.

Please contact Angela @ Council if you want to help create a portal for your neighbourhood!

Angela Barrington, Manager Connected Communities

abarrington@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

(03) 6264 0328