Chigwell, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Chigwell
Location in Hobart
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| Population | 2,002 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7011 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) NW of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Chigwell is a neighborhood, also called a residential locality, in Tasmania, Australia. It's part of the Glenorchy area, which is near the city of Hobart. Chigwell is located about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) north-west of the main town of Glenorchy.
In 2016, a count of people called a census found that 2002 people lived in Chigwell. It's known as one of the 'northern suburbs' of Hobart. Chigwell is located between other suburbs like Berriedale, Claremont, and Glenlusk.
The suburb's edge runs along the Brooker Highway and some streets north of Berriedale Road. Until the late 1990s, the boundary was closer to the main road. Chigwell, like its nearby areas, has a mix of older houses.
Originally, many homes in Chigwell were public housing. This means they were owned by the government and rented to people. Over time, many of these houses have been sold to private owners. Chigwell is now seen as a middle-class area, similar to many other suburbs in the Glenorchy City Council region.
The local primary school in Chigwell changed its name. It is now known as Mt Faulkner Primary School. Chigwell is also home to the Metro Claremont sports ground.
Chigwell's History
Chigwell officially became a recognized locality in 1956. This means its name and boundaries were formally recorded by the government that year.
Where is Chigwell?
Most of Chigwell's borders are straight lines. These lines were set by surveys, which are like official measurements of land.
Roads and Transport
A major road, National Route 1, also known as the Brooker Highway, runs along the eastern side of Chigwell. This highway helps people travel to and from the suburb.
