Parrawe, Tasmania

Parrawe is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Burnie and Waratah–Wynyard in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 58 kilometres (36 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census provides a population of nil for the state suburb of Parrawe.[1]

Parrawe
Tasmania
Parrawe
Coordinates41°17′56″S 145°33′43″E
Populationnil (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location58 km (36 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)Burnie, Waratah–Wynyard
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around Parrawe:
West Takone Oonah, West Takone Oonah
West Coast Parrawe Hampshire
West Coast Guildford Guildford

History

Parrawe was gazetted as a locality in 1974. The name was used for a Parish in 1904, and for the locality by 1929. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “abstain” or “cease”.[2]

Geography

The Arthur River forms most of the western boundary. The Hellyer River, a tributary of the Arthur, forms the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route A10 (Murchison Highway) runs through from north-east to south.[2][4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Parrawe (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Parrawe". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1180G, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "Parrawe, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
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