Black River, Tasmania

Black River is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-west of the town of Wynyard. Bass Strait forms most of the northern boundary, while the stream named “Black River” forms the western boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 35 for the state suburb of Black River.[1]

Black River
Tasmania
Black River is located in Tasmania
Black River
Black River
Coordinates40°51′43″S 145°19′37″E
Population35 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location46 km (29 mi) NW of Wynyard
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Black River:
Wiltshire Bass Strait Cowrie Point
Forest Black River Mawbanna
South Forest Mawbanna Mawbanna

History

The locality name may have originally been “Blackwall”, but the current name has been in use since about 1878.[3] It is likely that the locality was named for the adjacent river.

Road infrastructure

The C225 route (Mawbanna Road) intersects with the Bass Highway in the locality, passing through to the south-east on its way to Mawbanna.[4]

Notable people

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Black River(Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. Google (2 December 2018). "Black River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Black River". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 911H, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  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 2 December 2018.


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