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Nelson Bay, Tasmania

Coordinates: 41°08′00″S 144°40′21″E / 41.1334°S 144.6724°E / -41.1334; 144.6724
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Nelson Bay
Tasmania
Nelson Bay is located in Tasmania
Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay
Coordinates41°08′00″S 144°40′21″E / 41.1334°S 144.6724°E / -41.1334; 144.6724
Population4 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location74 km (46 mi) SW of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Nelson Bay:
Southern Ocean Arthur River West Coast
Southern Ocean Nelson Bay West Coast
Southern Ocean Couta Rocks West Coast

Nelson Bay is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 74 kilometres (46 mi) south-west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 4 for the state suburb of Nelson Bay.[1]

History

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Nelson Bay is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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The Southern Ocean forms the western boundary, and Tiger Creek forms the northern. The Nelson Bay River flows through from east to west.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C214 (Temma Road) runs through from north to south.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Nelson Bay (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Nelson Bay". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "39204L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Nelson Bay, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.