Upper Natone

Upper Natone is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of the town of Burnie.

Upper Natone Tasmania
Upper Natone
Coordinates	41°13′35″S 145°54′14″E
Population	111 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Location	24 km (15 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Upper Natone: East Ridgley Natone, Upper Stowport Riana Highclere Upper Natone Riana, South Riana, Loyetea Hampshire Hampshire, Loyetea Loyetea

History

The locality was gazetted in 1966.^[2]

The 2016 census determined a population of 112 for the state suburb of Upper Natone.^[3] At the 2021 census, the population had dropped to 111.^[4]

Geography

The Blythe River forms the eastern boundary, and the Emu River forms much of the western boundary.^[5]

Road infrastructure

The C102 route (Upper Natone Road) passes through from north to south-west. Route C115 (South Riana Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs south-east before exiting.^[6]