Sulphur Creek, Tasmania
Sulphur Creek is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. Bass Strait forms the northern boundary of the locality. The 2021 census determined a population of 631 for the state suburb of Sulphur Creek.
History
A watercourse named Sulphur Creek flows through the locality to Bass Strait. It is likely that the locality was named for the creek, which is believed to have been so named due to a sulphur-like smell in the area when first explored by Europeans.
Road infrastructure
The C118 route (Nine Mile Road) intersects with the Bass Highway at the north-western extremity of the locality, from where it runs south through Howth before passing through the locality and providing access to many others.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Sulphur Creek (Tas.)". abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Sulphur Creek, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Sulphur Creek (watercourse)". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1659L, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Sulphur Creek Point". Geocaching Australia. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.