Opossum Bay, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Opossum BayHobart, Tasmania |
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Beach at Opossum Bay
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 Opossum Bay
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 329 (2016) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7023 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 37 km (23 mi) SE of Rosny Park | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Clarence | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
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Opossum Bay is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Clarence in the Hobart region of Tasmania. The locality is about 37 kilometres (23 mi) south-east of the town of Rosny Park. The 2016 census has a population of 329 for the state suburb of Opossum Bay.
It is located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart.
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History
Opossum Bay Post Office opened on 16 January 1942 and closed in 1980.
Today
The origin of Opossum Bay's name is unclear.
Opossum Bay is nearly surrounded by water. The Gellibrand Point, Opossum Bay and South Arm Town area is connected to the rest of the South Arm Peninsula by a narrow isthmus. The proximity to the Derwent River and Ralphs Bay can result in Opossum Bay frequently being cooled by sea breezes in summer.
Road infrastructure
The B33 route (South Arm Road) enters from the south-east and runs north to the town, where it ends.
Notable residents
- Brian Ritchie – bass guitarist for the band Violent Femmes.
