Lutana, Tasmania

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Lutana
HobartTasmania
Moonah-Lutana-0344.JPG
Lutana is behind Moonah in this view from the west from Lost World.
Population: 2336(2006 census) [1]
Postcode: 7009
Coordinates: 42°50′28″S 147°18′34″E / 42.84111°S 147.30944°E / -42.84111; 147.30944Coordinates: 42°50′28″S 147°18′34″E / 42.84111°S 147.30944°E / -42.84111; 147.30944
LGA: City of Glenorchy
Federal Division: Denison
Suburbs around Lutana:
Derwent Park Prince of Wales Bay Derwent River
Moonah Lutana Derwent River
New Town New Town Derwent River

Lutana is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Glenorchy.

It is a large residential suburb located between the Brooker Highway and Derwent River. It was originally built by the Electrolytic Zinc company (the Zincworks) as homes for its employees at the nearby zinc smelter.[2] The homes were later sold off and are now privately owned.

The zinc works at Lutana, is the largest exporter in Tasmania, generating 2.5% of the state's GDP. It produces over 250000 tons of zinc per year.[3]

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