Copping, Tasmania facts for kids

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Copping Location in Tasmania
Population	183 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	7174
Location	22 km (14 mi) SE of Sorell
LGA(s)	Sorell
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Copping: Kellevie Kellevie Bream Creek Forcett, Carlton River Copping Bream Creek, Boomer Bay Carlton River Dunalley, Carlton River Boomer Bay

Copping is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Tasmania, Australia. It's located in the Sorell area, which is in the south-east part of the state. Copping is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) south-east of a town called Sorell.

In 2016, a count of people living in Copping found that 183 people called this rural area home.

History of Copping

When Copping Became Official

Copping was officially recognized as a "locality" (a specific type of place) in 1968. This means it was given its official name and boundaries on maps.

How Copping Got Its Name

Copping is part of the larger Bream Creek district. The area was named after a person named Captain Richard Copping. In 1860, Captain Copping bought some land here from George Moore. He then allowed three of his half-brothers to live and work on this land as tenant farmers. This means they farmed the land and paid rent to Captain Copping. Captain Copping himself lived nearby at a property he owned called Rochford Hall in Kellevie.

Copping's Post Office Days

For many years, Copping had its own post office. The Copping Post Office first opened its doors on October 1, 1886. It served the community for over a century before closing down in 1988.

Bushfires in Copping

In January 2013, Copping was affected by serious bushfires. These fires caused damage, and some properties in the area were destroyed.

Geography of Copping

Where Copping Is Located

Most of Copping's borders are straight lines drawn on a map, known as survey lines. These lines help define exactly where the locality begins and ends.

The Carlton River

The Carlton River is an important natural feature of Copping. This river flows through the area, entering from the north-west side and continuing its path towards the south-west.

Roads in Copping

Main Roads for Travel

Copping has important roads that help people travel in and out of the area. The main road is called the A9 route, also known as the Arthur Highway. This highway enters Copping from the west and runs through the locality, eventually exiting towards the south-east.

Local Roads Connecting Areas

There are also two other important roads that connect to the Arthur Highway in Copping:

• Route C335 (Kellevie Road): This road starts where it meets the A9 highway and goes north. It continues until it leaves the Copping area.
• Route C337 (Marion Bay Road): This road also begins at an intersection with the A9 highway. It travels east until it exits the locality.