Central Coast Council (Tasmania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Central Coast CouncilTasmania |
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| Population | 22,760 (2021) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 24.394/km2 (63.18/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2 April 1993 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 933 km2 (360.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Cheryl Fuller | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Central Coast, Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Ulverstone and Penguin area | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The Central Coast Council is a local government area in Tasmania, Australia. It is located in the north-west part of the state. This area is found between the larger towns of Burnie and Devonport.
The Central Coast is home to about 22,760 people. Its two main towns are Ulverstone and Penguin.
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About the Central Coast Council
How the Council Started
The Central Coast Council was formed on April 2, 1993. It was created when the two smaller areas of Penguin and Ulverstone joined together. This helped them work better as one larger community.
What the Council Area is Like
The Central Coast area includes both towns and countryside. It stretches from the Blythe River in the west to Braddons Lookout Road in the east. To the south, it reaches Black Bluff.
This region has some amazing natural places to visit. These include the beautiful Leven Canyon and the mountain area of Black Bluff. There are also many farming areas, like Upper Castra.
Who Runs the Council?
The council is a group of people elected by the community. Their job is to make decisions for the local area. They help manage services like roads, parks, and community events.
Meet Your Council Members
The council is led by a Mayor and includes several Councillors. They work together to serve the people of the Central Coast.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Fuller | Mayor/Councillor |
| John Beswick | Deputy Mayor/Councillor |
| Garry Carpenter | Councillor |
| Amanda Diprose | Councillor |
| Casey Hiscutt | Councillor |
| Sophie Lehmann | Councillor |
| Michael Smith | Councillor |
| Kate Wylie | Councillor |
| Phillip Viney | Councillor |
Places in the Central Coast Area
The Central Coast Council area includes many different towns and smaller communities. These are called "localities." Each locality has its own unique feel.
Here are some of the places within the Central Coast Council area, along with how many people lived there in recent years:
| Locality | Population (2016) | Population (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Heybridge | 430 | 339 |
| Howth | 54 | 61 |
| Sulphur Creek | 629 | 631 |
| Preservation Bay | 74 | 100 |
| Penguin | 3849 | 4132 |
| Cuprona | 120 | 140 |
| West Pine | 138 | 142 |
| West Ulverstone | 4191 | 4515 |
| Ulverstone | 6465 | 6653 |
| Turners Beach | 1715 | 1966 |
| Camena | 26 | 24 |
| Leith | 415 | 504 |
| Forth | 711 | 738 |
| Kindred | 234 | 214 |
| Upper Castra | 77 | 85 |
| Castra | 51 | 41 |
| Nietta | 64 | 63 |
| South Nietta | 9 | N/A |
| South Preston | 7 | 21 |
| Preston | 150 | 149 |
| Loongana | 20 | 16 |
| Loyetea | 25 | 20 |
| Gunns Plains | 171 | 195 |
| Riana | 326 | 313 |
| South Riana | 214 | 214 |
| Sprent | 138 | 160 |
| Spalford | 59 | 55 |
| Abbotsham | 95 | 89 |
| Gawler | 622 | 703 |
| North Motton | 405 | 425 |
| Total population for these localities | 21,484 | 22,708 |
| Total for Central Coast local government area | 21,362 | 22,760 |
