| Cressy Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Cressy | |
| Coordinates | 41°41′S 147°05′E / 41.683°S 147.083°E |
| Population | 1,111 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7302 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Northern Midlands Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal division(s) | Lyons |
Cressy is a small town 35 kilometres (22 mi) south-west of Launceston, Tasmania. It came into existence in the 1850s to service the surrounding wheat farms. At the 2006 census, Cressy had a population of 670.[2] It is known as Tasmania's "Trout capital" for the good fishing in the area. It is also home to an extensive agriculture research facility for the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research.
Cressy Post Office opened on 17 September 1856.[3]
Nearby towns include: Bishopsbourne, Bracknell, Liffey, Blackwood Creek, Poatina and Longford.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cressy (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cressy (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
