Local government areas of Tasmania facts for kids
Have you ever wondered who looks after your local park, collects your rubbish, or helps decide where new shops can be built? In the Australian state of Tasmania, these jobs are handled by groups called Local Government Areas (LGAs). These LGAs are like local councils. They help towns and districts manage their own daily life.
Tasmania has 29 different LGAs. They are grouped together by region. This article will tell you about these areas. It also lists some of the towns, suburbs, and places found in each one.
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Current Local Government Areas by Region
Hobart Area Councils
The greater Hobart area has six local councils. These councils look after the capital city and its nearby towns.
- Brighton Council includes the Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater, Gagebrook, and Old Beach. It also covers the towns of Brighton, Pontville, and Tea Tree.
- City of Clarence manages many Hobart suburbs. These include Acton, Bellerive, Howrah, and Lindisfarne. The town of Richmond is also part of this area.
- City of Glenorchy covers Hobart suburbs like Austins Ferry, Claremont, and Glenorchy. Other suburbs include Moonah and Rosetta.
- City of Hobart is the main council for the city of Hobart itself. It includes suburbs like Battery Point, Sandy Bay, and West Hobart.
- Kingborough Council looks after parts of Bruny Island and Hobart suburbs. Some Hobart suburbs are Blackmans Bay and Kingston. It also includes towns like Margate and Snug.
- Sorell Council includes towns such as Bream Creek, Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, and Sorell.
South-East Area Councils
The south-east part of Tasmania has four local government areas.
- Derwent Valley Council covers towns and settlements like Bushy Park, Maydena, and New Norfolk.
- Municipality of Tasman includes towns and settlements such as Koonya, Nubeena, and Port Arthur.
- Huon Valley Council manages towns and settlements like Cygnet, Dover, Geeveston, and Huonville.
- Glamorgan Spring Bay Council includes coastal towns. These are Bicheno, Coles Bay, Orford, and Swansea.
North-East Area Councils
There are three local government areas in Tasmania's north-east.
- Break O'Day Council includes towns like Fingal, St Helens, and St Marys.
- Dorset Council covers towns and settlements such as Bridport, Derby, and Scottsdale.
- Flinders Council manages Cape Barren Island and Flinders Island. It includes settlements like Emita and Whitemark.
Launceston Area Councils
The Launceston area has four local government areas.
- George Town Council includes the towns of Bell Bay and George Town.
- City of Launceston covers the city of Launceston and its suburbs. Some suburbs are East Launceston, Invermay, and Newstead. It also includes towns like Lilydale.
- Meander Valley Council includes Launceston suburbs like Blackstone Heights. It also covers towns such as Deloraine and Westbury.
- West Tamar Council manages towns and settlements like Beaconsfield, Beauty Point, and Legana.
North-West and West Coast Councils
This region has nine local government areas.
- City of Burnie includes the city of Burnie and its many suburbs. These are Cooee, Montello, and Shorewell Park.
- Central Coast Council covers towns like Forth, Penguin, and Ulverstone.
- Circular Head Council includes the towns of Marrawah, Smithton, and Stanley.
- City of Devonport manages the city of Devonport.
- Kentish Council includes towns and settlements such as Cradle Mountain, Railton, and Sheffield.
- King Island Council looks after King Island and the settlement of Currie.
- Latrobe Council covers towns and settlements like Hawley Beach, Latrobe, and Port Sorell.
- Waratah-Wynyard Council includes towns such as Savage River, Somerset, and Wynyard.
- West Coast Council manages towns and settlements like Queenstown, Strahan, and Zeehan.
Central Councils
The central part of Tasmania has three local government areas.
- Central Highlands Council includes settlements like Bothwell, Hamilton, and Ouse.
- Northern Midlands Council covers settlements such as Campbell Town, Longford, and Perth.
- Southern Midlands Council includes settlements like Bagdad, Campania, and Oatlands.
Former Local Government Areas
Tasmania has changed its local government areas many times. In 1907, there were 149 LGAs. These were reduced to 53 through mergers. Later, in 1993, 46 LGAs were combined. This led to the 29 LGAs we have today. You can find more details at Former local government areas of Tasmania.
