Cremorne, Tasmania

Cremorne is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Clarence in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-east of the town of Rosny Park. The 2016 census recorded a population of 526 for the state suburb of Cremorne.[1] It is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart.

Cremorne
Hobart, Tasmania
Cremorne is located in Tasmania
Cremorne
Cremorne
Coordinates42°57′25″S 147°32′1″E
Population526 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7024
Location21 km (13 mi) SE of Rosny Park
LGA(s)City of Clarence
RegionHobart
State electorate(s)Franklin
Federal division(s)Franklin
Suburbs around Cremorne:
Sandford Sandford Frederick Henry Bay
Sandford Cremorne Frederick Henry Bay
Sandford Pipe Clay Lagoon, Sandford Clifton Beach

History

Cremorne was gazetted as a locality in 1968. Originally gazetted as Pipe Clay, the name was changed in 1968.[2] The 2011 census found the Cremorne postcode area to have the highest median personal income in Tasmania, at $749 per week.[3]

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the eastern boundary, while Pipe Clay Lagoon forms most of the southern.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B33 (South Arm Road) passes to the south-west. From there, Cremorne Avenue provides access to the locality.[2][5]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Cremorne (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Cremorne". Placenames Tasmania. Select "Search", enter "1371Y", click "Search", select row, map is displayed, click "Details". Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. "Census shows wealth heading west". Australia: ABC News. 16 July 2012.
  4. Google (16 January 2021). "Cremorne, 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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