New Norfolk wulawali (Southeast Tasmanian) Tasmania | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 42°46′58″S 147°03′34″E / 42.78278°S 147.05944°E | ||||||||
Population | 6,153 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 1807 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7140 | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Derwent Valley Council | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
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New Norfolk (/njuːˈnɔːfək/ nyoo-NOR-fək;[3] Leenowwenne/palawa kani: wulawali)[4] is a riverside town located on the River Derwent in southeastern Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1807, it is Tasmania’s fourth-oldest European settlement and ranks as the twelfth oldest in Australia. Initially founded by evacuees from Norfolk Island,[5][6] New Norfolk has a population of 6,153 as of 2021 and serves as the main township of the Derwent Valley region.[1] It lies 32 kilometres (20 mi) northwest of Hobart, along the Lyell Highway, and is encompassed within the Greater Hobart statistical area.[7]
Historically, New Norfolk’s economy has been shaped by agriculture, especially hop farming, and the timber industry. The Boyer Mill, a major paper producer, is now the sole manufacturer of newsprint, magazine, and book paper in Australia.[8] Recent years have seen significant development in the area, including the $500 million residential and community project, The Mills.[9][10][11]
Tourism has also grown as a key industry, with visitors attracted to the town's natural beauty and colonial heritage. Notable landmarks include St. Matthews Anglican Church, Tasmania’s oldest,[12] and The Bush Inn, one of Australia’s oldest continuously operating hotels.[13] Nearby attractions include the Salmon Ponds, established in 1861, which is the oldest trout hatchery in the southern hemisphere.[14][15]
In August 2024, shipbuilder Incat announced plans to expand to a new site in Boyer to build battery-electric ferries, including the world’s largest electric ferry. This project is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs over the next decade, with construction beginning in 2026.[16]
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