Highclere, Tasmania

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]

Highclere
Tasmania
Highclere
Coordinates41°10′55″S 145°48′27″E
Population120 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location18 km (11 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)Burnie
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around Highclere:
West Ridgley Ridgley, East Ridgley Upper Stowport
Tewkesbury, West Ridgley Highclere Upper Natone
Tewkesbury Hampshire Upper Natone

History

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

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

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
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Highclere (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  2. C.J. Dennison (July 2003). "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 70" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Highclere". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 12 April 2020. Search, enter 1039T, Search, select row, show Details
  4. Google (12 April 2020). "Highclere, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  5. "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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