Killiecrankie, Tasmania

Killiecrankie is a rural locality on Flinders Island in the local government area (LGA) of Flinders in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) north of the town of Whitemark. The 2016 census recorded a population of 24 for the state suburb of Killiecrankie.[1] It is the location of the Killiecrankie Airstrip.

Killiecrankie
Tasmania
Killiecrankie is located in Tasmania
Killiecrankie
Killiecrankie
Coordinates39°50′11″S 147°50′2″E / 39.83639°S 147.83389°E / -39.83639; 147.83389
Population24 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7255
Location38 km (24 mi) N of Whitemark
LGA(s)Flinders Council
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Killiecrankie:
Bass Strait Palana Wingaroo
Bass Strait Killiecrankie Wingaroo
Bass Strait Leeka Wingaroo

History

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Killiecrankie was gazetted as a locality in 1956. It is believed to be named for Killiecrankie in Scotland.[2]

Geography

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The waters of Bass Strait form the north-western and western boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route B85 (Palana Road) runs through from south to north.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Killiecrankie (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Killiecrankie". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "141W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Killiecrankie, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.