It is located about 44 kilometres (27 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport.

The 2021 census recorded a population of 63 for the state suburb of Nietta.

[3] The B15 route (Castra Road) enters from the north and terminates at Nietta village.

Route C125 (South Preston Road) starts at an intersection with B15 and exits to the north-west.

Route C128 (Loongana Road) starts from the end of B15 and runs south and west before exiting.