East Cam is a semi-rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census has a population of 170 for the state suburb of East Cam.[1] The Burnie Golf Club is located within the suburb. The suburb is also the location for the Burnie Lawn Cemetery and as such there is a funeral home also located within the suburb. Forestry Tasmania have an office located in East Cam, there is a storage centre and there is also a vehicle repair centre.
East Cam Burnie, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41.06°S 145.85°E / -41.06; 145.85 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 170 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7320 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 6 km (4 mi) SW of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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East Cam is a confirmed locality.[2]
The Cam River forms most of the western boundary. Cooee Creek forms most of the eastern boundary. Messengers Creek flows through from south to north.[3]
The C108 route (West Mooreville Road) passes through from north-east to south. Route C109 (East Cam Road) starts at an intersection with C108 and runs north-west until it exits.[2][4]
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