Petcheys Bay is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Huon Valley in the
South-east LGA region of
Tasmania
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. The locality is about south of the town of
Huonville. The
2021 census recorded a population of 194 for the locality of Petcheys Bay.
History
Petcheys Bay was gazetted as a locality in 1971. It is believed to be named for William Petchey, an early settler in the area.
Geography
The waters of the
Huon River
The Huon River is a perennial river located in the south-west and south-east regions of Tasmania, Australia. At in length, the Huon River is the fifth-longest in the state, with its course flowing east through the fertile Huon Valley and empt ...
estuary form the southern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route C639 (Cygnet Coast Road) runs through from south-west to south-east.
References
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Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Huon Valley Council