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Bungaree, Tasmania

Coordinates: 39°45′32″S 143°51′27″E / 39.7588°S 143.8575°E / -39.7588; 143.8575
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Bungaree
Tasmania
Bungaree is located in Tasmania
Bungaree
Bungaree
Coordinates39°45′32″S 143°51′27″E / 39.7588°S 143.8575°E / -39.7588; 143.8575
Population24 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7256
Location26 km (16 mi) N of Currie
LGA(s)King Island
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Bungaree:
Southern Ocean Reekara Reekara
Southern Ocean Bungaree Sea Elephant
Southern Ocean Loorana Sea Elephant

Bungaree is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of King Island in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of the town of Currie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 24 for the state suburb of Bungaree.[1]

History

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Bungaree is a confirmed locality. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “my country”.[2]

Geography

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The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route B25 (North Road) runs through from south to north.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Bungaree (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Bungaree". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38062B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Bungaree, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.