Bakers Beach, Tasmania

Bakers Beach Tasmania
Bakers Beach
Coordinates	41°09′44″S 146°36′16″E
Population	60 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7307
Location	76 km (47 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)	Latrobe
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Bakers Beach: Bass Strait Bass Strait Badger Head Port Sorell, Squeaking Point Bakers Beach York Town Thirlstane Harford Beaconsfield

Bakers Beach is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 76 kilometres (47 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 60 for the state suburb of Bakers Beach.^[1]

History

The area was first settled in 1833 by George Hall, and remained a farm until 1974. The beach was named for the second owner, Edwin Baker.^[2]

Geography

The shore of Bass Strait forms the northern boundary and the waters of the Rubicon Estuary abut the western boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C740 route (Bakers Beach Road) runs through the locality from south to north, terminating at the Narawntapu National Park. Route C741 (Browns Creek Road) starts at an intersection with C740 and runs through from west to east, where it follows the eastern boundary for a short distance before continuing into York Town.^[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Bakers Beach (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
2. "Explore the Magic of Narawntapu National Park". Cradle Coast. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
3. "Bakers Beach, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2020.