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Bridgenorth, Tasmania

Bridgenorth
Tasmania
Bridgenorth is located in Tasmania
Bridgenorth
Bridgenorth
Coordinates41°23′03″S 146°57′08″E / 41.3842°S 146.9522°E / -41.3842; 146.9522
Population373 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7277
Location22 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Bridgenorth:
Notley Hills Exeter Grindelwald
Rosevale Bridgenorth Legana
Rosevale Rosevale Riverside

Bridgenorth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. A small part of the locality, about 4.5%, is in the Meander Valley Council area.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 373 for the state suburb of Bridgenorth.[1]

History

The locality is believed to be named for Bridgnorth, a town in England. The name was assigned in 1999 and the boundary with Notley Hills was adjusted in 2006.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road) runs from the West Tamar Highway, passing through the locality from east to west and providing access to many other localities.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Bridgenorth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Bridgenorth, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Bridgenorth". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 925X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  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 20 December 2018.