Cremorne, Tasmania

Cremorne is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Clarence in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-east of the town of Rosny Park. The 2016 census recorded a population of 526 for the state suburb of Cremorne.^[1] It is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart.

Cremorne Hobart, Tasmania
Cremorne
Coordinates	42°57′25″S 147°32′1″E
Population	526 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7024
Location	21 km (13 mi) SE of Rosny Park
LGA(s)	City of Clarence
Region	Hobart
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Cremorne: Sandford Sandford Frederick Henry Bay Sandford Cremorne Frederick Henry Bay Sandford Pipe Clay Lagoon, Sandford Clifton Beach

History

Cremorne was gazetted as a locality in 1968. Originally gazetted as Pipe Clay, the name was changed in 1968.^[2] The 2011 census found the Cremorne postcode area to have the highest median personal income in Tasmania, at $749 per week.^[3]

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the eastern boundary, while Pipe Clay Lagoon forms most of the southern.^[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B33 (South Arm Road) passes to the south-west. From there, Cremorne Avenue provides access to the locality.^[2][5]