Clarence Point
| Clarence Point Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Clarence Point | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°7′47″S 146°48′28″E / 41.12972°S 146.80778°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 226 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7270 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 29.9 m (98 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | West Tamar | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Clarence Point is a locality in northern Tasmania about 3 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of George Town across the Tamar River. Most of its population is settled along the riverbank. Clarence Point is also the name of the regional area that includes the village, which is part of the West Tamar Municipal Area.[2] In the 2016 census, Clarence Point had a population of 226, with a median age of 56.[1]
History
[edit]The area was known as Lyetta until the late 1960s, but the name “Clarence Point” was in use in the vicinity from 1835, being applied to a shoreline feature (now Ashmans Point), a property (date unknown) and a housing estate (1911). Clarence Point was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[3]
Geography
[edit]The Tamar River forms the eastern, southern, and most of the northern boundaries.[4]
Road infrastructure
[edit]The A7 route (Greens Beach Road) runs through from south-West to north. Route C721 (Badger Head Road) starts at an intersection with A7 on the western boundary and runs away to the north-west. Route C722 (Clarence Point Road / Bevic Road) starts at an intersection with A7 in the south-west and runs north-east before turning north and then west, until it rejoins A7 on the northern boundary.[3]
Recreation
[edit]The Clarence Point jetty is a productive location for recreational fishing of a wide range of saltwater fish species.[5] There are numerous other fishing spots within a short distance along the estuary, including Kelso[5] and Garden Island.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clarence Point (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Map of Clarence Point in Tasmania". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Digital Atlas Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Clarence Point". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "6749L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Clarence Point, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ a b Sherriff, Damon. "Six Lower Tamar Hotspots". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Zanetto, Phil (4 November 2012). "Garden Island". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Suitor, Steve (30 September 2008). "The Bountiful Tamar River". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Narawntapu National Park". Discover Tasmania. Tourism Tasmania. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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