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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 | |||||||||||||||
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  Pipers Brook | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°05′04″S 147°10′56″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 93 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7254 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 33 km (21 mi) E of George Town | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Launceston, Dorset, George Town | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston, North-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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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][5]
References
- "2016 Census Quick Stats Pipers Brook (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- "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.
- "Placenames Tasmania – Pipers Brook". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "402H", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- Google (28 May 2020). "Pipers Brook, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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