Stowport is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census has a population of 404 for the state suburb of Stowport.[1] It includes Glance Creek in its population statistics.
Stowport Burnie, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Population | 404 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7321 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 11 km (7 mi) SE of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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While there is some residential allotments the area is mainly agricultural farming land. One of the historical farms was called "Karingal" c. 1910.[2] Chasm Creek Runs down through the property.
There is a community hall (Stowport Hall) and a local butchery.
Glance Creek Estate, a winery established in 2011, is located in Stowport near Burnie in Northern Tasmania. It produces grapes and various fruit wines including myrtus and blueberry.
Stowport was used as a Parish name in 1856, and a town plan was produced about 1900. Stowport was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[3]
The Blythe River forms the eastern boundary, and Emu River forms the western.[4]
The C102 route (Stowport Road / Natone Road) passes through from north-west to south-east. Route C113 (Minna Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs north-east until it exits. Route C114 (Upper Stowport Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs south until it exits.[3][5]
The Stowport Cricket Club compete in the Burnie Cricket league.
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