Bridgenorth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of
West Tamar
West Tamar Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated along the western side of the Tamar River in the north of the state. West Tamar is classified as an urban local government area and has a population of 23,769, it extends from ...
, in the Western
Tamar Valley region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. It is located about north-west of the town of
Launceston. A small part of the locality, about 4.5%, is in the
Meander Valley Council
Meander Valley Council is a Local government in Australia, local government body in northern Tasmania. It covers the western outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania, Launceston, and further westward along the Meander River, Tasmania, Meander River. ...
area. The
2016 census determined a population of 373 for the state suburb of Bridgenorth.
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History
The locality is believed to be named for Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. The River Severn splits it into High Town and Low Town, the upper town on the right bank and the lower on the left bank of the River Severn. The population at the United Kingd ...
, a town in England. The name was assigned in 1999 and the boundary with Notley Hills was adjusted in 2006.
Road infrastructure
The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road) runs from the West Tamar Highway
The West Tamar Highway is a highway in Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, ...
, passing through the locality from east to west and providing access to many other localities.
References
Localities of West Tamar Council
Towns in Tasmania
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