Boomer Bay, Tasmania

Boomer Bay
Boomer Bay is located in Tasmania
Boomer Bay
Boomer Bay
Coordinates: 42°51′16″S 147°49′53″E / 42.8545°S 147.8314°E / -42.8545; 147.8314
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionSouth-east
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total93 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode
7177
Localities around Boomer Bay
Copping Copping Marion Bay
Dunalley, Copping Boomer Bay Blackman Bay
Dunalley Dunalley Blackman Bay

Boomer Bay is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 93 for the state suburb of Boomer Bay.[1] It is also a bay within Blackman Bay. Boomer Bay contains Boomer Island.[2]

History

Boomer Bay is a confirmed locality.[3]

Geography

The eastern boundary follows the shoreline of Blackman Bay.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route A9 (Arthur Highway) runs along part of the western boundary. From there, Boomer Road and Bay Road provide access to the locality.[3][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Boomer Bay (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ↑ Google maps
  3. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Boomer Bay". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38055W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Boomer Bay, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.