Hillwood Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°14′37″S 146°58′43″E / 41.24361°S 146.97861°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 591 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7252 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 25.5 km (16 mi) from Launceston | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | George Town | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Hillwood is a small town approximately 25.5 kilometres (15.8 mi) north of Launceston. Hillwood is known for its Hillwood Berry Farm, Millers Orchard, Egg Island and various amenities including a sports oval which is used by the Hillwood Sharks Football Club in the NTFA. The 2021 census determined a population of 591 for the state suburb of Hillwood.[1]