Glebe, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GlebeHobart, Tasmania |
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 Glebe
Location in Hobart
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| Population | 554 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7000 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Glebe is a small area, called a suburb, in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It's right next to the main city area. Glebe is also very close to the Queens Domain, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and the Hobart Aquatic Centre. In 2016, about 554 people lived in Glebe.
Discovering Glebe
Glebe is a smaller suburb compared to some others in Hobart. It has some interesting features that make it special.
Where is Glebe Located?
On its north and east sides, Glebe is surrounded by the beautiful Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. The Brooker Avenue forms the western edge of the suburb. The Tasman Highway marks its southern border.
Old Buildings in Glebe
Glebe is home to some cool old houses. You can find examples of Victorian and Federation Style wooden houses here. Some of these houses are quite tall, reaching up to four storeys high! They look very impressive towering over the Brooker Avenue.
Famous People from Glebe
Glebe was the birthplace and early home of three brothers: Ernest, Tasman, and Arthur Higgins. These brothers became very important cinematographers, which means they were experts at filming movies. They helped create some of the first Australian films during the time when movies were still silent, without sound.
