Bishopsbourne, Tasmania

Bishopsbourne is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Longford. The 2016 census has a population of 136 for the state suburb of Bishopsbourne.[1] It is a farming community and has a church, graveyard and recreation ground. Nearby towns include Carrick, Bracknell and Longford. Almost all the houses and farms are located on Bishopsbourne Road and there are a few back roads. There has been increased activity of development in recent years, though none of it has been commercial.

Bishopsbourne
Tasmania
The Anglican Church of the Holy Nativity, built in 1844 and opened 25 April 1845
Bishopsbourne
Coordinates41°37′S 146°59′E
Population136 (2016)[1]
Established1800s
Postcode(s)7301
Location
LGA(s)Northern Midlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Bishopsbourne:
Oaks Carrick Longford
Whitemore, Bracknell Bishopsbourne Toiberry
Bracknell Bracknell, Cressy Cressy

Bishopsbourne has a Cricket team that has been playing in the local competition for about 70 years

History

Bishopsbourne was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[2]

Bishopsbourne Post Office opened on 31 December 1846 and closed in 1976.[3]

Geography

The Liffey River forms the western boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route C513 (Liffey Road / Bishopsbourne Road) passes through from south to north. Route C518 (an extension of Bishopsbourne Road) starts at an intersection with C513 and runs east until it exits.[2][5]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Bishopsbourne (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Bishopsbourne". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 910F, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  4. Google (13 September 2020). "Bishopsbourne, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.


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