Moonah, Tasmania facts for kids
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Moonah Arts Centre signage
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 Moonah
Location in Hobart
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| Population | 5,421 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7009 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) SE of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Moonah is a suburb in Tasmania, Australia. It's a place where people live, located in the Glenorchy area. Moonah is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) south-east of the town of Glenorchy.
In 2016, about 5,421 people lived in Moonah. It's part of the city of Hobart, which is the capital of Tasmania. Moonah is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Hobart's city center. It sits just north of another suburb called New Town.
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Moonah's Story
Moonah officially became a suburb in 1961. But people were using the name "Moonah" much earlier, since 1895. It's thought that the name comes from an Aboriginal word. This word means "gum tree," which is a type of tree common in Australia.
Long ago, this area was given as free land to settlers. These settlers built their homes along the banks of a small river called the New Town Rivulet. Over time, this land grew into the suburbs we know today as New Town and Moonah.
Where is Moonah?
The New Town Rivulet forms most of the southern border of Moonah. This small river helps define where Moonah ends and other suburbs begin.
Getting Around Moonah
A major road called National Route 1, also known as the Brooker Highway, runs along the eastern side of Moonah. Many smaller roads connect from this highway into the suburb. This makes it easy for people to drive in and out of Moonah.
The main road through Moonah is called Main Road. It connects Moonah to Derwent Park in the north and New Town in the south. Public buses, run by Metro Tasmania, use this road. There are several bus stops in Moonah, making it simple for people to travel without a car.
Moonah Today
Moonah has a busy shopping area. You can find it mostly between Florence Street and Amy Street. Here, you'll see many different shops, places to eat, and cafes. There are also offices, banks, and a post office. It's a great place to find what you need.
Most of Moonah is made up of homes where people live. But there are also areas with factories and businesses. These industrial zones are found along streets like Charles Street and Sunderland Street. Moonah is also home to a big office for TasWater, which is the state's water company.
The Glenorchy City Council opened the Moonah Arts Centre in 2015. This center is a place for creativity. It holds art shows, special events, and classes for people who want to learn new skills.
Air Quality Concerns
Near Moonah, in a place called Lutana, there is a factory called the Risdon Zinc Works. This factory has been operating since 1917. It produces some tiny particles that can affect the air, land, and water in the area around Greater Hobart.
In 2018, a report looked at information about pollution. It showed that Hobart was one of the cities in Australia with some air pollution. The report found medium levels of air pollution in Moonah and nearby suburbs. This pollution included certain gases like nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, and also sulfur dioxide. These gases come from the factory and contribute to the air quality.
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West Moonah and Moonah in 1954
