Clarence Point

Clarence Point
Tasmania
Clarence Point
Coordinates 41°7′47″S 146°48′28″E / 41.12972°S 146.80778°E / -41.12972; 146.80778Coordinates: 41°7′47″S 146°48′28″E / 41.12972°S 146.80778°E / -41.12972; 146.80778
Postcode(s) 7270
Elevation 29.9 m (98 ft)
Location
LGA(s) West Tamar
State electorate(s) Lyons
Federal Division(s) Lyons

Clarence Point is a locality in northern Tasmania about 3 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of George Town across the Tamar River. Most of its population is settled along the riverbank. Clarence Point is also the name of the regional area that includes the village, which is part of the West Tamar Municipal Area.[1] In the 2016 census, Clarence Point had a population of 226, with a median age of 56.[2]

Recreation

The Clarence Point jetty is a productive location for recreational fishing of a wide range of saltwater fish species.[3] There are numerous other fishing spots within a short distance along the estuary, including Kelso[3] and Garden Island.[4][5] Clarence Point provides some of the closest lodging for visitors to Narawntapu National Park.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Map of Clarence Point in Tasmania". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Digital Atlas Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clarence Point (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 January 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. 1 2 Sherriff, Damon. "Six Lower Tamar Hotspots". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Zanetto, Phil (4 November 2012). "Garden Island". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  5. ↑ Suitor, Steve (30 September 2008). "The Bountiful Tamar River". TasFish.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Narawntapu National Park". Discover Tasmania. Tourism Tasmania. Retrieved 15 January 2018.


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