Stowport, Tasmania

Stowport
Burnie, Tasmania
Stowport is located in Tasmania
Stowport
Stowport
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Coordinates41°07′S 145°56′E / 41.117°S 145.933°E / -41.117; 145.933
Population404 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location11 km (7 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)City of Burnie
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Suburbs around Stowport:
Heybridge Wivenhoe Emu Heights
Mooreville Stowport Cuprona
Ridgley Upper Stowport Cuprona

Stowport is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census has a population of 404 for the state suburb of Stowport.[1] It includes Glance Creek in its population statistics.

While there is some residential allotments the area is mainly agricultural farming land. One of the historical farms was called "Karingal" c. 1910.[2] Chasm Creek Runs down through the property.

There is a community hall (Stowport Hall) and a local butchery.

Glance Creek Estate, a winery established in 2011, is located in Stowport near Burnie in Northern Tasmania. It produces grapes and various fruit wines including myrtus and blueberry.

History

Stowport was used as a parish name in 1856, and a town plan was produced about 1900. Stowport was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[3]

Geography

The Blythe River forms the eastern boundary, and Emu River forms the western.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C102 route (Stowport Road / Natone Road) passes through from north-west to south-east. Route C113 (Minna Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs north-east until it exits. Route C114 (Upper Stowport Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs south until it exits.[3][5]

Sport

Cricket

The Stowport Cricket Club compete in the Burnie Cricket league.

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Stowport (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ ""Karingal" Stowport, 463 Stowport Road". landmark harcourts. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Stowport". Placenames Tasmania. Select "Search", enter "1261J", click "Search", select row, map is displayed, click "Details". Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Stowport, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  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 13 September 2020.