Smithton, Tasmania
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| Population: | 3,361[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 7330 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 7 m (23 ft) [2] | ||||||
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| LGA: | Circular Head Council | ||||||
| State electorate: | Braddon | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Braddon | ||||||
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Smithton is a town in the far north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Bass Highway, 85 km north-west of Burnie. At the 2006 census, Smithton had a population of 3,361.[1] Smithton is the administrative centre of the Circular Head Council. Smithton has a rich sporting and social culture, and the region is noted for its natural beauty.
The economy of Smithton is agriculture based, consisting primarily of beef and dairy farming. Other major industries that contribute to the local economy are fishing, aquaculture, crop farming, timber plantations and tourism.
Smithton has thrived in recent years, despite its remote location compared to the major cities, towns and highways.
The education community consists of a Catholic Independent, a Christian School and Government schools. St Peter Chanel is the local Catholic Primary school servicing the community. Circular Head Christian School (CHCS) is the local Christian School, which starts at Kindergarten and goes right through to year 12,.[3]
The National Broadband Network ran a trial rollout in Smithton, with the first customers connected in July 2010.
Noted former Smithtonians include comedian Hannah Gadsby, winner of the Raw Comedy competition in 2006.
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- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Smithton (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL616200&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology Retrieved on 2007-11-14
- ^ Circular Head Christian School Web Site
