Oonah, Tasmania

Oonah is a rural locality in the local government areas of Burnie and Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Oonah.[1]

Oonah Tasmania
Oonah
Coordinates	41°13′27″S 145°37′07″E
Population	nil (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)	7325
Location	38 km (24 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal Division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Oonah: Takone Henrietta Tewkesbury West Takone Oonah Tewkesbury Parrawe Parrawe Hampshire

History

The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning 'Platypus'. The Oonah tin mining company operated in the area from 1890, and the name was used for the Parish in 1891. It was used for a Post Station and town from 1909. The locality was gazetted in 1966.[2]

Geography

The Hellyer River forms the south-western boundary and part of the southern, with Hellyer Gorge at the southern extremity of the locality on that section of the river.[3]

Road infrastructure

The A10 route (Murchison Highway) enters from the north-east and runs south-west before exiting to the south. Route C101 (Oonah Road) starts at an intersection with route A10 and runs south-east before exiting.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Oonah (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Oonah". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 23 April 2020. Search, enter 1167N, Search, select row, show Details
3. Google (23 April 2020). "Oonah, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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 23 April 2020.