Upper Stowport

Upper Stowport is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south of the town of Burnie.

Upper Stowport Tasmania
Upper Stowport
Coordinates	41°09′22″S 145°53′47″E
Population	99 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Location	16 km (10 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Upper Stowport: East Ridgley Stowport Stowport East Ridgley Upper Stowport Natone Highclere Upper Natone Natone

History

The locality was gazetted in 1966.^[2]

The 2016 census determined a population of 105 for the state suburb of Upper Stowport.^[3] At the 2021 census, the population had dropped to 99.^[4]

Geography

Chasm Creek forms part of the eastern boundary, and the Emu River forms most of the western boundary.^[5]

Road infrastructure

The C114 route (Upper Stowport Road / Lottah Road) enters from the north-east, runs south-west to the centre, and turns east before exiting.^[6]