Bridgenorth, Tasmania

Bridgenorth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. A small part of the locality, about 4.5%, is in the Meander Valley Council area.^[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 373 for the state suburb of Bridgenorth.^[1]

Bridgenorth Tasmania
Bridgenorth
Coordinates	41°23′03″S 146°57′08″E
Population	373 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)	7277
Location	22 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)	West Tamar
Region	Western Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Bridgenorth: Notley Hills Exeter Grindelwald Rosevale Bridgenorth Legana Rosevale Rosevale Riverside

History

The locality is believed to be named for Bridgnorth, a town in England. The name was assigned in 1999 and the boundary with Notley Hills was adjusted in 2006.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road) runs from the West Tamar Highway, passing through the locality from east to west and providing access to many other localities.^[4]