Blackwood Creek, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blackwood Creek Tasmania
Blackwood Creek Location in Tasmania
Population	120 (2021 census)
Established	1862
Postcode(s)	7301
Elevation	300 m (984 ft)
Location	31 km (19 mi) SW of Longford
LGA(s)	Northern Midlands
Region	Central
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 15 °C 59 °F 5 °C 41 °F 949 mm 37.4 in
Localities around Blackwood Creek: Liffey Bracknell, Liffey Cressy Central Plateau Blackwood Creek Cressy Central Plateau Central Plateau, Cressy Cressy

Blackwood Creek is a small community in Tasmania, Australia. It's a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside, not a big city. It's part of the Northern Midlands Council region.

This little place is about 31 kilometers (that's about 19 miles) south-west of a town called Longford. In 2021, a count of people showed that only 120 people lived in Blackwood Creek. It sits at the bottom of the amazing Great Western Tiers mountain range. Other towns nearby include Poatina, Liffey, Bracknell, Cressy, and Miena.

A Look at Blackwood Creek's Past

Blackwood Creek has a history that goes back many years. It was officially named a "locality" in 1968. A locality is like a small district or area.

Early Services in Blackwood Creek

In the past, Blackwood Creek had its own services for the community. A post office opened there in 1884. This was where people sent and received letters. It stayed open for a long time, closing in 1974.

The community also had a primary school. The Blackwood Creek Primary School started teaching children in 1880. It helped educate local kids for many years before it closed in 1947.

Churches and Community Life

Churches were also important parts of the community. A Baptist Church opened in 1874. It served the community until 1991. Later, a new community church opened in the year 2000. These places were important for gathering and social life.

Exploring Blackwood Creek's Geography

Blackwood Creek is a beautiful area with natural features. Two important streams, Westons Rivulet and Brumbys Creek, flow through the area. They start in the west and flow towards the east. These creeks are part of the local landscape.

Getting Around: Roads in Blackwood Creek

To help people travel, Blackwood Creek has a main road. Route C514, also known as Blackwood Creek Road, runs through the area. It goes from the east side to the north side of the locality. This road connects Blackwood Creek to other places.