Highclere, Tasmania
| Highclere Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Highclere | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°10′55″S 145°48′27″E / 41.1819°S 145.8075°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 120 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7321 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 18 km (11 mi) SW of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North West | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Highclere is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 120 for the state suburb of Highclere.[1]
History
[edit]A rail siding was built in the area in 1903. The settlement that grew up around it was known as Oonah Road Siding until 1922, when it was changed to Highclere.[2] The locality was gazetted in 1966.[3]
Geography
[edit]The Emu River forms the eastern boundary, and the Guide River forms the western boundary. The Melba rail line passes through from south-west to north.[4]
Road infrastructure
[edit]The B18 route (Ridgley Highway) passes through from south to north. Route C101 (Oonah Road) starts at an intersection with B18 and runs west before exiting.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Highclere (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ C.J. Dennison (July 2003). "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 70" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Highclere". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1039T, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "Highclere, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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