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Arthurs Lake, Tasmania
Arthurs Lake is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania ) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdi .... It is located about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2021 census recorded a population of 9 for Arthurs Lake. History Arthurs Lake is a confirmed suburb/locality. Geography Arthurs Lake (the body of water) is fully enclosed by the locality. The small localities of Flintstone and Morass Bay, on the shores of the lake, are fully enclosed by the locality of Arthurs Lake. Road infrastructure The B51 route (Poatina Road) enters from the south-west and exits to the west. Route C525 (Arthurs Lake Road) starts at an intersection with B51 near Flintstone and runs south and east through Wilburville to the Moras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central LGA Region
Councils of Tasmania are the 29 administrative districts of the Australian state of Tasmania. Local government areas (LGAs), more generally known as councils, are the tier of government responsible for the management of local duties such as road maintenance, town planning and waste management. Local government regions The local government areas of Tasmania are grouped into six regions: * Central * Hobart * Launceston * North-east * North-west and west * South-east Local government areas There are 29 local government areas of Tasmania: Towns and suburbs of councils areas The following is a list of councils areas grouped by region, and the major towns and suburbs within each LGA. Hobart area councils Greater Hobart contains six LGAs: *Brighton Council, containing the Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater, Gagebrook, Old Beach, and the towns of Brighton, Pontville, and Tea Tree. *City of Clarence, containing the Hobart suburbs of Acton, Bellerive, Cambridge, Clarendon Vale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilburville, Tasmania
Wilburville is a small rural residential locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: * 16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film d ... determined a population of 16 for the state suburb of Wilburville. History Wilburville is a confirmed suburb/locality. It was so named for the unofficial caretaker of shacks over many years, Mr Wilbur Anderson. Geography The northern boundary is the shore of Arthurs Lake (the lake). Road infrastructure The C525 route (Arthurs Lake Road) passes through from west to east. References Localities of Central Highlands Council Towns in Tasmania {{CentralHighlandsTAS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flintstone, Tasmania
Flintstone is a small rural residential locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... determined a population of 4 for the state suburb of Flintstone. History Flintstone is a confirmed suburb/locality. It was so named by locals because of sharp stones in the area. Geography Flintstone is fully enclosed by the locality of Arthurs Lake. The north-eastern boundary is the shore of the lake ('' Arthurs Lake''). Road infrastructure The C525 route (Arthurs Lake Road) skirts the south-western boundary of Flintstone. References Localities of Central Highlands Council Towns in Tasmania {{CentralHighlandsTAS-geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthurs Lake (Tasmania)
The Arthurs Lake is a man-made reservoir located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The lake was created in the 1920s by the Hydro-Electric Commission of Tasmania damming the Upper Lake River, Blue Lake and Sand Lake as well as the Morass Marsh. The principal purpose of the lake is to support the generation of hydroelectricity. Location and features It is located in the Central Highlands, north of Lyell Highway, east of Great Lake. Water is pumped from Arthurs Lake to Great Lake, which feeds the Poatina Power Station. Some of the pumping energy is recovered by Tods Corner Power Station The Tods Corner Power Station is a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The power station is situated on the Great Lake and South Esk catchment and is owned and operated by .... In 2017, Irrigation Tasmania installed a floating safety barrier to prevent fishing boats accessing the hydro inta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Australian Census
The 2021 Australian census, simply called the 2021 Census, was the eighteenth national Census of Population and Housing in Australia. The 2021 Census took place on 10 August 2021, and was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The total population of the Commonwealth of Australia was counted as 25,422,788 – an increase of 8.6 per cent or 2,020,896 people over the previous 2016 census. Results from the 2021 census were released to the public on 28 June 2022 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website. A small amount of additional 2021 census data will be released in October 2022 and in 2023. Australia's next census is scheduled to take place in 2026. Overview In Australia, completing the census is compulsory for all people in Australia on census night, only excluding foreign diplomats and their families. Census data is used to "help governments, businesses, not for profit and community organisations across the country make informed decisions", includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasmania
) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_date = Colony of Tasmania , established_title2 = Federation , established_date2 = 1 January 1901 , named_for = Abel Tasman , demonym = , capital = Hobart , largest_city = capital , coordinates = , admin_center = 29 local government areas , admin_center_type = Administration , leader_title1 = Monarch , leader_name1 = Charles III , leader_title2 = Governor , leader_n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interlaken, Tasmania
Interlaken is a rural locality in the local government areas of Northern Midlands, Central Highlands, and Southern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of 24 for the state suburb of Interlaken. History Interlaken was gazetted as a locality in 1973. The name has been in use since 1837. It is believed to be derived from a town in Switzerland with similar alpine lake surroundings. Geography Lake Crescent Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101 and nearby to the small community of Piedmont. At an official maximu ... is within the locality, and Lake Sorell forms much of the northern boundary. Road infrastructure The C527 route (Interlaken Road) enters from the west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C526 (Tunbridge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steppes, Tasmania
Steppes is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania ) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdi .... It is located about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Steppes. Steppes is home to the Steppes Sculptures, 14 bronze sculptures that signify something of significance to the region, as well as the Steppes Homestead, which was used for sheep grazing in the 19th century. These sculptures were designed by Stephen Walker, who also designed the whale sculpture at Cockle Creek. History Steppes is a confirmed suburb/locality. Geography The Shannon River forms most of the western boundary. Road infrastructure The A5 route ( Highland Lakes Road) passes thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miena, Tasmania
Miena is a small town at the southern end of the Great Lake in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia. At the 2016 census, Miena and the surrounding area had a population of 87. Accommodation around Miena includes lakeside hotels, self-contained lodges and numerous shacks. Miena is well known for lake fishing and its hydro-electric dam. History Miena, Liawenee and Waddamana are place names indicating a strong Aboriginal presence over thousands of years, including the Luggermairrenerpairer clan. Miena, pronounced "my-enna", translates to "lagoon-like". These names were applied to the area by Hydro Tasmania. The settler and first Sheriff of Tasmania, John Beaumont, explored the Central Highlands plateau during December 1817. The Beaumont Memorial and grave is a short walk from the Dam. In 1831 George Augustus Robinson was searching the Central Highlands for Aboriginal people in his role as "conciliator". He camped at the site of the future dam at Miena, where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamilton, Tasmania
Hamilton is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-west of the town of Hobart. The 2016 census recorded a population of 241 for the suburb of Hamilton. History Hamilton was gazetted as a locality in 1959. Governor Macquarie named the locality "Sorell Plains", and it became locally known as "Macquarie" and "Lower Clyde". Governor Arthur finalised a name for the locality and this was announced in 1826 (Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser, Friday 28 July 1826, page 3). Hamilton was named after William Henry Hamilton, a wealthy free settler who had arrived in Van Diemen's Land Van Diemen's Land was the colonial name of the island of Tasmania used by the British during the European exploration of Australia in the 19th century. A British settlement was established in Van Diemen's Land in 1803 before it became a sep ... in April 1824. Hamilton Post Office opened o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tods Corner, Tasmania
Tods Corner is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census has a population of 8 for the state suburb of Tods Corner. History Tods Corner is a confirmed suburb/locality. The name has been in use since 1848 (Placenames Tasmania 1357D) and is believed to be that of an early settler. Geography The Great Lake forms part of the western boundary. Tods Corner Power Station The Tods Corner Power Station is a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The power station is situated on the Great Lake and South Esk catchment and is owned and operated by ... is in the locality. The adjacent arm of Great Lake is also called Tods Corner. References Localities of Central Highlands Council Towns in Tasmania {{CentralHighlandsTAS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millers Bluff, Tasmania
Millers Bluff is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Central Highlands and Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south of the town of Longford. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Millers Bluff. History Millers Bluff is a confirmed locality. Geography The Lake River forms a small part of the eastern boundary. Almost all the boundaries are survey lines. Road infrastructure Route C522 (Macquarie Road) passes to the north-east. From there, Lake River Road provides access to the locality. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Central Highlands Council Localities of Northern Midlands Council {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
