Eddystone, Tasmania

For the island off the south coast of Tasmania, see Eddystone (Tasmania).

Eddystone
Tasmania
Eddystone is located in Tasmania
Eddystone
Eddystone
Coordinates40°59′35″S 148°20′49″E / 40.9930°S 148.3470°E / -40.9930; 148.3470
Populationnil (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7264
Location53 km (33 mi) N of St Helens
LGA(s)Break O'Day
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Eddystone:
Mount William National Park Mount William National Park Tasman Sea
Mount William National Park Eddystone Tasman Sea
Ansons Bay Ansons Bay Tasman Sea

Eddystone is a rural locality in the local government area of Break O'Day in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 53 kilometres (33 mi) north of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Eddystone.[1]

History

Eddystone is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2] Eddystone Point, the eastern extremity of the locality, supports a lighthouse and is known to Aboriginals as Larapuna. In 2006 the Tasmanian Government issued a 40-year lease for the Larapuna lands surrounding the lighthouse.[3]

Geography

The Tasman Sea forms the north-eastern, eastern and south-eastern boundaries.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C846 route (Eddystone Point Road) enters from the west and runs through to Eddystone Point, where it ends.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Eddystone (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Eddystone". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38095X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Ansons Bay Eddystone Point". Break O'Day Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Eddystone, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.


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