Quamby Brook, Tasmania

Quamby Brook
Quamby Brook
Coordinates: 41°35′26″S 146°42′08″E / 41.5906°S 146.7021°E / -41.5906; 146.7021
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionLaunceston
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total106 (2016 census)[2]
Postcode
7304
Localities around Quamby Brook
Deloraine Osmaston Osmaston
Meander Quamby Brook Cluan
Meander Golden Valley Golden Valley

Quamby Brook is a rural locality in the local government area of Meander Valley in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 54 kilometres (34 mi) south-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 106 for the state suburb of Quamby Brook.[2]

History

Quamby Brook was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[3]

Geography

The watershed of the Cluan Tiers forms part of the north-eastern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C502 route (Bogan Road) passes through from north to south. The C503 route (Quamby Brook Road) starts at an intersection with C502 and runs to the north-west corner, where it exits.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Quamby Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Quamby Brook (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Quamby Brook". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1196B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Quamby Brook, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 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 18 May 2020.