Bakers Beach, Tasmania

Bakers Beach is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 76 kilometres (47 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 60 for the state suburb of Bakers Beach.[1]

Bakers Beach
Tasmania
Bakers Beach is located in Tasmania
Bakers Beach
Bakers Beach
Coordinates41°09′44″S 146°36′16″E / 41.1623°S 146.6044°E / -41.1623; 146.6044
Population60 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7307
Location76 km (47 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)Latrobe
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Bakers Beach:
Bass Strait Bass Strait Badger Head
Port Sorell, Squeaking Point Bakers Beach York Town
Thirlstane Harford Beaconsfield

History

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The area was first settled in 1833 by George Hall, and remained a farm until 1974. The beach was named for the second owner, Edwin Baker.[2]

Geography

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The shore of Bass Strait forms the northern boundary and the waters of the Rubicon Estuary abut the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The C740 route (Bakers Beach Road) runs through the locality from south to north, terminating at the Narawntapu National Park. Route C741 (Browns Creek Road) starts at an intersection with C740 and runs through from west to east, where it follows the eastern boundary for a short distance before continuing into York Town.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Bakers Beach (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Explore the Magic of Narawntapu National Park". Cradle Coast. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Bakers Beach, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  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 9 April 2020.