Carrick, Tasmania
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| Carrick Tasmania |
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 Carrick
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| Population: | 439[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 7291 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 79 m (259 ft) [2] | ||||||
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| LGA: | Meander Valley Council | ||||||
| State electorate: | Lyons | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Lyons | ||||||
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Coordinates: 41°31′59″S 147°00′00″E / 41.533°S 147.000°E Carrick is a small town in northern Tasmania about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Launceston on the Liffey River, and on the 'Old Bass Highway' or Meander Valley Highway. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 439.[1]
Nearby locations include Bishopsbourne, Longford and Hadspen. Carrick has a small general store, and plays host to a number of events including Agfest (an agricultural festival) and the Carrick speedway.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Carrick (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL602600&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ "Summary statistics WESTBURY (VALLEY VIEW)". Bureau of Meteorology. November 30, 2009. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_091103.shtml. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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