Wilburville, Tasmania
Appearance
Wilburville Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 42°02′52″S 146°53′48″E / 42.0477°S 146.8968°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 16 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 90 km (56 mi) N of Hamilton | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Central Highlands | ||||||||||||||
Region | Central | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Wilburville is a small rural residential locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of 16 for the state suburb of Wilburville.[1]
History
[edit]Wilburville is a confirmed suburb/locality. It was so named for the unofficial caretaker of shacks over many years, Mr Wilbur Anderson.[2]
Geography
[edit]The northern boundary is the shore of Arthurs Lake (the lake).[3]
Road infrastructure
[edit]The C525 route (Arthurs Lake Road) passes through from west to east.[2][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Wilburville (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Wilburville". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "23118G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Wilburville, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.