Murdunna
| Murdunna Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Murdunna | |
| Coordinates | 42°47′S 147°52′E / 42.783°S 147.867°E |
| Population | 321 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7178 |
| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal division(s) | Lyons |
Murdunna is a small town in south-east Tasmania, Australia at the head of King George Sound, a narrow bay opening off Norfolk Bay. Murdunna is approximately halfway down the Forestier Peninsula on the Arthur Highway to Port Arthur. It is around 6 metres (20 feet) above sea level. At the 2006 census, Murdunna had a population of 321.[1]
Population increases in the summer months, and it is becoming increasingly popular with people from Hobart who are looking for weekend getaways. Many houses are owned by non-residents who use them as holiday homes. The name Murdunna is believed to come from a local indigenous word meaning "place of the stars".
Tourism is a major source of income, although forestry was and still continues to be a major employer. Many inhabitants commute to Hobart on a daily basis with improved roads.
Recreation is centered on Sommers Bay, about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Murdunna itself.
History
Murdunna Post Office opened on 1 June 1910 and closed in 1969.[2]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Murdunna (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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