Heybridge, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Heybridge
Location in Tasmania
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| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast, Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Heybridge is a small, mostly rural area in the Australian state of Tasmania. It is located on the north-west coast. Heybridge is part of two local government areas: Central Coast and Burnie.
This area is about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) south-east of the city of Burnie. In 2021, a census showed that 339 people lived in Heybridge. It is a village where the main Bass Highway crosses the Blythe River. To the south, it is bordered by the Blythe River National Park. To the north, it meets the Bass Strait, which is a sea channel.
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A Look at Heybridge's Past
When Heybridge Became a Locality
Heybridge was officially named a "locality" in 1966. A locality is like a small district or neighborhood.
Post Office History
Before it was called Heybridge, there was a post office named Blythe Heads Post Office. It opened in 1947. In 1966, when the area was officially named Heybridge, the post office also changed its name to Heybridge. It stayed open until 1973.
Understanding Heybridge's Geography
Where Heybridge is Located
Heybridge is right on the coast. The northern edge of Heybridge is the shore of the Bass Strait. The Blythe River forms part of the southern border. This river then flows north through Heybridge and into the Bass Strait.
How High is Heybridge?
Heybridge is about 27 meters (about 89 feet) above sea level. This means it is not very high up from the ocean.
Getting Around Heybridge: Roads
Major Highways and Local Routes
The main road that goes through Heybridge is the Bass Highway. This highway is also known as National Route 1. It runs from the north-east to the north-west of the area.
There are also two other important roads that start from the Bass Highway in Heybridge:
- Route C113, also known as Minna Road, starts here and goes south-west.
- Route C117, known as Cuprona Road, also starts from the highway and goes south.
