Breona is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 14 for the state suburb of Breona.[1]

Breona
Tasmania
Breona is located in Tasmania
Breona
Breona
Coordinates41°47′14″S 146°42′12″E / 41.7872°S 146.7032°E / -41.7872; 146.7032
Population14 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location120 km (75 mi) N of Hamilton
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Breona:
Central Plateau Central Plateau Central Plateau
Central Plateau Breona Great Lake
Doctors Point Great Lake Great Lake

History

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Breona was gazetted as a locality in 1969. It was previously known as Tiagarra. Breona is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “fish”.[2]

In the past it has been a trout hatchery and a tourist resort.[3]

Geography

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The waters of the Great Lake form most of the southern and eastern boundaries.[4]

Road infrastructure

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Route A5 (Highland Lakes Road) runs through from north to south.[2][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Breona (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Breona". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "924T", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 22" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Breona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.