Cranbrook is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, in the Central east coast region of Tasmania. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Swansea.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 67 for the state suburb of Cranbrook.[1]
| Cranbrook Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Cranbrook | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°00′00″S 148°05′07″E / 41.9999°S 148.0854°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 67 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7190 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 20 km (12 mi) N of Swansea | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Glamorgan-Spring Bay | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central east coast, Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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History
editThe locality name is believed to be derived from a town in southern England, probably Cranbrook, Kent. That name was derived from Old English words for “a marsh (or brook) of cranes”.[3]
Viticulture
editAn emerging viticulture region has been established in Cranbrook, with many vineyards well established such as Gala Estate, Springvale Wines, Milton Vineyard, Craigie Knowe all with cellar doors and other established vineyards such as The Bend vineyard nearby. The region produces quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling's and other grape varieties, noting another 10 vineyards under development.
Road infrastructure
editThe Tasman Highway passes through from south-west to north-east, and intersects with the C301 route (Old Coach Road) within the locality.[4]
Notable people
edit- Arthur Cotton, Australian politician
References
edit- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Cranbrook (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Cranbrook, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Cranbrook". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 8124W, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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