Bracknell, Tasmania
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| Bracknell Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Bracknell | |
| Coordinates | 41°39′S 146°56′E / 41.650°S 146.933°ECoordinates: 41°39′S 146°56′E / 41.650°S 146.933°E |
| Population | 371 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7302 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Meander Valley Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Bracknell is a small rural town in northern Tasmania, Australia. The town was established to serve the needs of the forestry industry but is now a centre for the local farming community. At the 2006 census, Bracknell had a population of 371.[1] Its economy is based on mostly dairy, livestock, and poppy production for the pharmaceutical industry. All the streets in Bracknell are female names.
Nearby towns are Bishopsbourne, Liffey and Cressy.
Bracknell has a post office, a take-away and a community hall.
Bracknell Post Office opened on 1 August 1872.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bracknell (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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