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Overview

Nestled on the north‑eastern fringe of Norfolk Bay, Saltwater River is a quiet rural locality within the Tasman council area of south‑east Tasmania. Only 14 km north of Nubeena, it recorded 123 residents at the 2016 census, offering a close‑knit community surrounded by open country and coastal views. The landscape is dotted with the remnants of its penal past, including the Coal Mines Historic Site, which preserves the ruins of underground cells and an agricultural settlement once famed for vegetables, wheat and a piggery.

Access to the suburb is provided by Route C341 (Saltwater River Road), which enters from the east and terminates at the northern edge of the locality, linking residents to nearby towns. While the original post office closed in 1970, the area’s housing stock reflects a blend of contemporary rural homes and historic structures that echo its 19th‑century heritage, creating a distinctive lifestyle that balances modern living with a rich, preserved past.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.