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Squeaking Point, Tasmania

Coordinates: 41°11′28″S 146°33′22″E / 41.1911°S 146.5561°E / -41.1911; 146.5561
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Squeaking Point
Tasmania
Squeaking Point is located in Tasmania
Squeaking Point
Squeaking Point
Coordinates41°11′28″S 146°33′22″E / 41.1911°S 146.5561°E / -41.1911; 146.5561
Population223 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7307
Location76 km (47 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)Latrobe
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Squeaking Point:
Port Sorell Port Sorell Bakers Beach
Port Sorell Squeaking Point Bakers Beach
Thirlstane Thirlstane Bakers Beach

Squeaking Point is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 76 kilometres (47 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 223 for the state suburb of Squeaking Point.[1]

History

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The name dates from the early days of settlement. It was given to the area because of the noise made by some pigs that escaped from a ship.[2] The official name was changed from “Moriarty” to Squeaking Point in 1948, and the locality was gazetted in 1967.[3]

Geography

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The waters of the Rubicon Estuary form the eastern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

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The C708 route (Woodbury Lane / Parkers Ford Road) runs through the locality from south to west. Route C709 (two separate roads) starts at two intersections with C708. Squeaking Point Road runs south-west before exiting, and Charles Street runs east to the shore of Rubicon Estuary.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Squeaking Point (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  2. ^ CJ Dennison (1994). "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 70" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Squeaking Point". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 27Q, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Squeaking Point, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 11 April 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 9 April 2020.