Quamby Brook is a rural locality in the local government area of
Meander Valley
Meander Valley Council is a Local government in Australia, local government body in northern Tasmania. It covers the western outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania, Launceston, and further westward along the Meander River, Tasmania, Meander River. ...
in the
Launceston region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. It is located about south-west of the town of
Launceston. The
2016 census determined a population of 106 for the state suburb of Quamby Brook.
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History
Quamby Brook was gazetted as a locality in 1968.
Geography
The watershed
Watershed may refer to:
Hydrology
* Drainage divide, the line that separates neighbouring drainage basins
* Drainage basin, an area of land where surface water converges (North American usage)
Music
* Watershed Music Festival, an annual country ...
of the Cluan Tiers forms part of the north-eastern boundary.
Road infrastructure
The C502 route (Bogan Road) passes through from north to south. The C503 route (Quamby Brook Road) starts at an intersection with C502 and runs to the north-west corner, where it exits.
References
Localities of Meander Valley Council
Towns in Tasmania
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