Hillwood, Tasmania

Hillwood is a small town approximately 25.5 kilometres (15.8 mi) north of Launceston. Hillwood is known for its Hillwood Berry Farm, Millers Orchard, Egg Island and various amenities including a sports oval which is used by the Hillwood Sharks Football Club in the NTFA. The 2016 census determined a population of 578 for the state suburb of Hillwood.[1]

Hillwood
Tasmania
Hillwood
Coordinates41°14′37″S 146°58′43″E
Population578 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7252
Location25.5 km (16 mi) from Launceston
LGA(s)George Town
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Hillwood:
Tamar River Long Reach, Tamar River Long Reach
Tamar River Hillwood Mount Direction
Tamar River Mount Direction Mount Direction

History

Hillwood was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]

Geography

The Tamar River forms the western and northern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

The East Tamar Highway (A8) enters from the south-east and runs through to the north-east where it exits. The Batman Highway (B73) starts from an intersection with A8 and runs west to the Batman Bridge, where it exits. Route C727 (Hillwood Jetty Road / Craigburn Road) starts from an intersection with A8 on the eastern boundary and runs west to the riverfront before turning north and following the shoreline, eventually ending at an intersection with B73. Route C810 (East Arm Road) starts at an intersection with A8 and runs east before it exits.[2]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hillwood (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Hillwood". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 5 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1041F, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (5 June 2020). "Hillwood, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 5 June 2020.



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