Pipers Brook, Tasmania

Pipers Brook is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston, Dorset and George Town in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 33 kilometres (21 mi) east of the town of George Town. The 2016 census determined a population of 93 for the state suburb of Pipers Brook.[1]

Pipers Brook
Tasmania
Pipers Brook
Coordinates41°05′04″S 147°10′56″E
Population93 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7254
Location33 km (21 mi) E of George Town
LGA(s)Launceston, Dorset, George Town
RegionLaunceston, North-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Pipers Brook:
Weymouth Bellingham Bridport
Pipers River, Retreat Pipers Brook Golconda
Retreat Lebrina Golconda

History

The locality was named for Ensign Hugh Piper, a member of William Paterson’s expedition to the Tamar in 1804.[2] It was gazetted as a locality in 1961.[3]

Geography

Pipers River forms the north-western boundary. Pipers Brook (the watercourse) flows through from south to north and then forms a section of the northern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B82 (Bridport Road) passes through from west to east. The C818 route (Pipers Brook Road) starts at an intersection with B82 in the centre and runs south through the locality and village before exiting. The C852 route (Bellingham Road) starts at an intersection with B82 in the centre and exits to the north.[3]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Pipers Brook (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. "Orders, Decorations & Medals - British Singles: Army of India Medal 1803-1826: Captain H Piper". Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania – Pipers Brook". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 28 May 2020. Select “Search”, enter 402H, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  4. Google (28 May 2020). "Pipers Brook, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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