Pipers River, Tasmania
For the river, see Pipers River.
| Pipers River Tasmania | |
|---|---|
| Postcode(s) | 7252 |
| LGA(s) | City of Launceston |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal Division(s) | Bass |
Pipers River is a small township on the river of the same name in the north of Tasmania, Australia. At the 2006 census, Pipers River had a population of 445.[1]
There is a tennis court, general store/takeaway, a fire station, church and cemetery. Pipers River Road serves as a thoroughfare connecting Launceston to the Bridport Highway. The road is sealed and well developed; however, there are many sharp corners, particularly around Karoola.
History
Piper's River Post Office opened on 6 April 1865. It was renamed Piper's River Upper in 1870 and Piper's River in 1887.[2]
Notes and references
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Pipers River (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links
Coordinates: 41°06′S 147°05′E / 41.100°S 147.083°E
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