West Ulverstone Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°08′50″S 146°07′40″E / 41.1472°S 146.1279°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 4,515 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7315 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 7 km (4 mi) NW of Ulverstone | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Central Coast | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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West Ulverstone is a locality and suburb of Ulverstone in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north-west of the town of Ulverstone. The Bass Highway passes through from south-east to north-west. The Leven River forms the eastern and most of the southern boundary.[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 4515 for the state suburb of West Ulverstone.[1] The Central Coast Council has recently redeveloped the area to increase tourism. 2010 saw the completion of a new basketball stadium, the Schweppes Arena. The arena holds around 1,100 people, cost $5.5 million to build and was completed just behind schedule. it overlooks the River Leven and is situated just behind the former stadium.