Perth, Tasmania
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| Perth Tasmania |
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| Population: | 1984 (2001)[1] |
| Postcode: | 7300 |
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| LGA: | Northern Midlands Council |
| State District: | Lyons |
| Federal Division: | Lyons |
Perth is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 20 km south of Launceston, on the Midland Highway. The town has a population of 1,984 and is averaging a 1% increase per year (2001 census [1]. Perth is part of the Northern Midlands Council. Federal Lyons MHR Dick Adams also has an office in the town.
It is the first major town out of Launceston on the route to Hobart, and also serves as a major junction for people bypassing Launceston on the route from Hobart to the north west of the state.
Like nearby Longford, Perth is a historic town with many buildings dating back to the early 1800s.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Population distribution. Government of Tasmania Department of Justice (2006-12-14). Retrieved on 2007-03-12.
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