Nugent, Tasmania

Nugent
Tasmania
Nugent is located in Tasmania
Nugent
Nugent
Coordinates42°42′S 147°45′E / 42.700°S 147.750°E / -42.700; 147.750
Population101 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7172
Location
LGA(s)Glamorgan–Spring Bay, Sorell
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Nugent:
Buckland Buckland Buckland
Pawleena Nugent Kellevie
Wattle Hill Wattle Hill Kellevie

Nugent is a rural locality[2] in the local government areas (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay and Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) north-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census gives a population of 101 for the state suburb of Nugent.[1] The town has a marine west coast, warm summer climate.[3] Altitude is the main determinant of local climate in the region, and droughts are almost non-existent.[4] The town experiences early autumn rainfall.[4]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Nugent (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ Yarrow, Stephen. "Nugent, Tasmania". Our Tasmania. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Nugent, Tasmania, AU Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". weatherandclimate.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Derose, R. C.; Todd, D. J. (2001). Nugent Report: Land Capability Survey of Tasmania (PDF) (Report). Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment.