Swan Bay is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Launceston, in the Launceston and surrounds region of Tasmania. It is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the western and north-western boundaries, while Swan Bay Creek forms the northern.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 286 for the state suburb of Swan Bay.[1]
Swan Bay Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Swan Bay | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°17′38″S 147°00′45″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 286 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7252 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 23 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
Region | Launceston and surrounds, Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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The C739 route (Windermere Road) intersects with the East Tamar Highway in the north-east of the locality, passing through from north-east to south-west.[3]
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