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Boomer Bay, Tasmania

Coordinates: 42°51′16″S 147°49′53″E / 42.8545°S 147.8314°E / -42.8545; 147.8314
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Boomer Bay
Tasmania
Boomer Bay is located in Tasmania
Boomer Bay
Boomer Bay
Coordinates42°51′16″S 147°49′53″E / 42.8545°S 147.8314°E / -42.8545; 147.8314
Population93 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7177
Location27 km (17 mi) E of Sorell
LGA(s)Sorell
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
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

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Boomer Bay is a confirmed locality.[3]

Geography

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

Road infrastructure

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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

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.