Stowport, Tasmania

Stowport is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census has a population of 404 for the state suburb of Stowport.[1] It includes Glance Creek in its population statistics.

Stowport
Burnie, Tasmania
Stowport
Coordinates
Population404 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location11 km (7 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)City of Burnie
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Suburbs around Stowport:
Heybridge Wivenhoe Emu Heights
Mooreville Stowport Cuprona
Ridgley Upper Stowport Cuprona

While there is some residential allotments the area is mainly agricultural farming land. One of the historical farms was called "Karingal" c. 1910.[2] Chasm Creek Runs down through the property.

There is a community hall (Stowport Hall) and a local butchery.

Glance Creek Estate, a winery established in 2011, is located in Stowport near Burnie in Northern Tasmania. It produces grapes and various fruit wines including myrtus and blueberry.

History

Stowport was used as a Parish name in 1856, and a town plan was produced about 1900. Stowport was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[3]

Geography

The Blythe River forms the eastern boundary, and Emu River forms the western.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C102 route (Stowport Road / Natone Road) passes through from north-west to south-east. Route C113 (Minna Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs north-east until it exits. Route C114 (Upper Stowport Road) starts at an intersection with C102 and runs south until it exits.[3][5]

Sport

Cricket

The Stowport Cricket Club compete in the Burnie Cricket league.

Notable people

Justin Shephard awarded the 2011 Rabobank Simplot Young Potato Grower.[6]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Stowport (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ""Karingal" Stowport, 463 Stowport Road". landmark harcourts. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania – Stowport". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1261J, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  4. Google (13 September 2020). "Stowport, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. "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.
  6. "Stowport's Simplot success". Farm Business. Retrieved 28 March 2016.


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