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Bishopsbourne, Tasmania

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Population
  
78 (2016)

Postcode(s)
  
7301

Postal code
  
7301

Federal division
  
Division of Lyons

Established
  
1800s

State electorate(s)
  
Lyons

Local time
  
Friday 7:08 AM

Bishopsbourne, Tasmania

Location
  
198 km (123 mi) N of Hobart 29 km (18 mi) SW of Launceston 13 km (8 mi) W of Longford

LGA(s)
  
Northern Midlands Council

Weather
  
14°C, Wind SE at 13 km/h, 89% Humidity

Bishopsbourne is a farming community in northern Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of only 78 (2016). It has a church, graveyard and recreation ground. Nearby towns include Carrick, Bracknell and Longford. Almost all the houses and farms are located on Bishopsbourne Road and there are a few back roads.

Map of Bishopsbourne TAS 7301, Australia

Bishopsbourne Post Office opened on 31 December 1846 and closed in 1976.

There has been increased activity of development in recent years, though none of it has been commercial.

Bishopsbourne has a Cricket team that play been in the local competition for about 70 years

References

Bishopsbourne, Tasmania Wikipedia