Bishopsbourne, Tasmania

Bishopsbourne
Tasmania
The Anglican Church of the Holy Nativity, built in 1844 and opened 25 April 1845
Bishopsbourne is located in Tasmania
Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne
Coordinates41°37′S 146°59′E / 41.617°S 146.983°E / -41.617; 146.983
Population136 (2016 census)[1]
Established1800s
Postcode(s)7301
Location
LGA(s)Northern Midlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Bishopsbourne:
Oaks Carrick Longford
Whitemore Bishopsbourne Toiberry
Cressy Bracknell Liffey

Bishopsbourne is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Longford. The 2016 census has a population of 136 for the state suburb of Bishopsbourne.[1] It is a farming community and has a church, graveyard and recreation ground. Nearby towns include Carrick, Bracknell and Longford. Almost all the houses and farms are located on Bishopsbourne Road and there are a few back roads. There has been increased activity of development in recent years, though none of it has been commercial.

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Bishopsbourne (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.