| State | tas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.993°S 148.347°E |
| Pop (2016 census) | nil |
| Postcode | 7264 |
| Region | North-east |
| Location 1 | St Helens |
| Dist 1 | 53 |
| Dir 1 | N |
| Lga | Break O'Day |
| Stategov | Lyons |
| Fedgov | Lyons |
| Near-nw | Mount William National Park |
| Near-n | Mount William National Park |
| Near-ne | Tasman Sea |
| Near-e | Tasman Sea |
| Near-w | Mount William National Park |
| Near-sw | Ansons Bay |
| Near-s | Ansons Bay |
| Near-se | Tasman Sea |
Eddystone is a rural locality in the local government area of Break O'Day in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 53 kilometres (33 mi) north of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Eddystone.[1]
History
Eddystone is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2] Eddystone Point, the eastern extremity of the locality, supports a lighthouse and is known to Aboriginals as Larapuna. In 2006 the Tasmanian Government issued a 40-year lease for the Larapuna lands surrounding the lighthouse.[3]
Geography
The Tasman Sea forms the north-eastern, eastern and south-eastern boundaries.[4]
Road infrastructure
The C846 route (Eddystone Point Road) enters from the west and runs through to Eddystone Point, where it ends.[2]
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Eddystone (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 Jun 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Eddystone". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38095X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 Jun 2020.
- ^ "Ansons Bay Eddystone Point". Break O'Day Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Retrieved 7 Jun 2020.
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