Bridgenorth, Tasmania

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 is in the Meander Valley Council area.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 373 for the state suburb of Bridgenorth.[1]

Bridgenorth
Tasmania
Bridgenorth
Coordinates41°23′03″S 146°57′08″E
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

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


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