Exeter, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ExeterLaunceston, Tasmania |
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West Tamar Highway at Exeter
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 Exeter
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 633 (2016 census) |
| • Density | 198/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 7275 |
| Area | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
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| LGA(s) | West Tamar Council |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal Division(s) | Bass |
Exeter is a small town in Tasmania, Australia. It's about 24 kilometers north of the city of Launceston. In 2016, about 633 people lived there.
Exeter is an important farming town. It's in the middle of a big area known for its orchards, dairy farms, beef cattle, fruit, and sheep.
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Exploring Exeter's Landmarks
Exeter has some interesting places to visit. One of them is the Exeter Methodist Church.
Exeter Methodist Church
This church is a timber building. It was finished in 1861. It is the oldest Methodist Church in all of Tasmania.
Brady's Lookout
You can find Brady's Lookout about 5 kilometers south of Exeter. It is located on the West Tamar Highway. A famous bushranger named Matthew Brady used this spot. He would watch from here to find people traveling below.
Learning in Exeter
Exeter has a high school for students in the area.
Exeter High School
Exeter High School is a school for secondary students. It is located on Glen-Ard-Mohr Road. The school opened in 1985. It was created after the older Exeter District School was reorganized.
