Bradys Lake, Tasmania

Bradys Lake is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 68 kilometres (42 mi) north-west of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 53 for the state suburb of Bradys Lake.[1]

Bradys Lake
Tasmania
Bradys Lake is located in Tasmania
Bradys Lake
Bradys Lake
Coordinates42°13′26″S 146°29′35″E
Population53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location68 km (42 mi) NW of Hamilton
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Bradys Lake:
Bronte Park Bronte Park, London Lakes, Dee Dee
Bronte Park, Tarraleah Bradys Lake Tarraleah, Dee
Tarraleah Tarraleah Tarraleah

History

Bradys Lake is a confirmed locality.[2]

Originally the settlement was called Bradys Gate, but in 1951 it was changed to Bradys Marsh, which later became Bradys Lake.[3]

Geography

The Nive River forms the western boundary. The waters of Lake Binney form part of the southern boundary and those of Bronte Lagoon part of the northern.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route A10 (Lyell Highway) runs through from north to south.[2][5]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Bradys Lake (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Bradys Lake". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38973S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 21" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. Google (16 January 2021). "Bradys Lake, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.
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