Wilburville, Tasmania

Wilburville
Wilburville
Coordinates: 42°02′52″S 146°53′48″E / 42.0477°S 146.8968°E / -42.0477; 146.8968
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionCentral
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total16 (2016 census)[2]
Postcode
7030
Localities around Wilburville
Arthurs Lake Arthurs Lake (the lake) Arthurs Lake
Arthurs Lake (the locality), Steppes Wilburville Arthurs Lake, Steppes
Steppes Steppes Steppes

Wilburville is a small rural residential locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of 16 for the state suburb of Wilburville.[2]

History

Wilburville is a confirmed suburb/locality. It was so named for the unofficial caretaker of shacks over many years, Wilbur Anderson.[3]

Geography

The northern boundary is the shore of Arthurs Lake (the lake).[4]

Road infrastructure

The C525 route (Arthurs Lake Road) passes through from west to east.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wilburville (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Wilburville (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Wilburville". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "23118G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Wilburville, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.