Sulphur Creek, Tasmania

Sulphur Creek Tasmania
Sulphur Creek
Coordinates	41°06′29″S 146°01′00″E
Population	631 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7316
Location	14 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)	Central Coast
Region	North West Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Sulphur Creek: Howth Bass Strait Preservation Bay Cuprona Sulphur Creek Penguin Cuprona West Pine Penguin

Sulphur Creek is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. Bass Strait forms the northern boundary of the locality.^[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 631 for the state suburb of Sulphur Creek.^[1]

History

A watercourse named Sulphur Creek flows through the locality to Bass Strait.^[3] It is likely that the locality was named for the creek, which is believed to have been so named due to a sulphur-like smell in the area when first explored by Europeans.^[4]

Road infrastructure

The C118 route (Nine Mile Road) intersects with the Bass Highway at the north-western extremity of the locality, from where it runs south through Howth before passing through the locality and providing access to many others.^[5]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Sulphur Creek (Tas.)". abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
2. "Sulphur Creek, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Sulphur Creek (watercourse)". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1659L, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
4. "Sulphur Creek Point". Geocaching Australia. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.