Tewkesbury, Tasmania

Tewkesbury 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 26 kilometres (16 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 76 for the state suburb of Tewkesbury.[1]

Tewkesbury
Tasmania
Tewkesbury
Coordinates41°12′03″S 145°45′00″E
Population76 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location26 km (16 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)Burnie
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around Tewkesbury:
Henrietta West Ridgley Ridgley
Oonah Tewkesbury Highclere
Parrawe Hampshire Hampshire

History

The locality was gazetted in 1966.[2]

Geography

The Guide River forms part of the eastern boundary, and the Cam River forms the north-western boundary. The Melba rail line follows the south-eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C101 route (Oonah Road) passes through from north-east to south-west. Route C103 (Talunah Road) starts at an intersection with C101 and runs south before exiting. Route C104 (Guide Road) starts at an intersection with C101 and runs north before exiting.[4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Tewkesbury (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania - Tewkesbury". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 16 April 2020. Search, enter 1277D, Search, select row, show Details
  3. Google (16 April 2020). "Tewkesbury, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 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 16 April 2020.


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