Campania, Tasmania

Last updated

Campania
Tasmania
Australia Tasmania location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Campania
Coordinates 42°39′50″S147°25′16″E / 42.66389°S 147.42111°E / -42.66389; 147.42111 Coordinates: 42°39′50″S147°25′16″E / 42.66389°S 147.42111°E / -42.66389; 147.42111
Population934 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 7026
Location25 km (16 mi) N of Hobart
LGA(s) Southern Midlands Council
State electorate(s) Lyons
Federal Division(s) Lyons
Localities around Campania:
Colebrook Colebrook, Woodsdale Woodsdale
Mangalore Campania Buckland
Tea Tree Richmond, Orielton Kellevie

Campania is a township in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, in the Southern Midlands Council.

Contents

It is one of the most important wine-producing regions of Tasmania, [2] and has had commercial vineyards since the mid-19th century. [3]

History

Campania developed around a railway station built in 1876 [4] on land that was formerly a section of the Campania Estate owned by James Brock, [5] and contains several historical buildings. [2]

Campania Post Office opened on 15 September 1873. [6]

Demographics

The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 742 persons in Campania on census night. Of these, 51.8% were male and 48.2% were female. [1]

The majority of residents (87.2%) are of Australian birth, with another 4.2% from England. [1]

The age distribution of Campania residents is comparable to that of the greater Australian population. 67.2% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 32.8% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%. [1]

Transport

Colebrook Road passes through Campania.

Climate

Climate data for Campania
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)41.1
(106.0)
37.0
(98.6)
38.0
(100.4)
32.0
(89.6)
25.0
(77.0)
20.0
(68.0)
19.0
(66.2)
25.0
(77.0)
27.8
(82.0)
34.3
(93.7)
34.8
(94.6)
38.1
(100.6)
41.1
(106.0)
Average high °C (°F)24.3
(75.7)
23.9
(75.0)
22.1
(71.8)
18.9
(66.0)
15.9
(60.6)
13.6
(56.5)
13.1
(55.6)
14.3
(57.7)
16.1
(61.0)
17.8
(64.0)
20.8
(69.4)
22.7
(72.9)
18.6
(65.5)
Average low °C (°F)11.3
(52.3)
11.2
(52.2)
9.9
(49.8)
7.4
(45.3)
5.7
(42.3)
3.7
(38.7)
3.2
(37.8)
4.2
(39.6)
5.3
(41.5)
6.4
(43.5)
8.6
(47.5)
9.9
(49.8)
7.2
(45.0)
Record low °C (°F)3.0
(37.4)
2.0
(35.6)
0.0
(32.0)
−1.7
(28.9)
−2.9
(26.8)
−3.0
(26.6)
−2.7
(27.1)
−3.0
(26.6)
−2.0
(28.4)
−3.0
(26.6)
−0.3
(31.5)
1.9
(35.4)
−3.0
(26.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches)37.2
(1.46)
32.6
(1.28)
36.5
(1.44)
35.7
(1.41)
30.5
(1.20)
40.9
(1.61)
37.0
(1.46)
55.5
(2.19)
48.9
(1.93)
42.2
(1.66)
42.4
(1.67)
36.9
(1.45)
475.6
(18.72)
Average precipitation days8.78.410.911.413.114.814.915.917.216.311.711.4154.7
Source: [7]

Related Research Articles

City of Lake Macquarie Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

The City of Lake Macquarie is a local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia and was proclaimed a city from 7 September 1984. The area is situated adjacent to the city of Newcastle and is part of the Greater Newcastle Area. The city is approximately 150 km (93 mi) north of Sydney. One of its major tourist attractions is its lake, also named Lake Macquarie.

One Tree Hill, South Australia Town in South Australia

One Tree Hill is a town on the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford.

Richmond, Tasmania Town in Tasmania, Australia

Richmond is a town in Tasmania about 25 km north-east of Hobart, in the Coal River region, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway. At the 2006 census, Richmond had a population of 880.

Clarence Valley Council Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

Clarence Valley Council is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

Southern Midlands Council Local government area in Tasmania, Australia

Southern Midlands is a local government body in Tasmania, covering the southern region of the Tasmanian central midlands. Southern Midlands is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 6,118, the major localities of the region include Campania, Kempton, Mangalore and the principal town of Oatlands.

Scottsdale, Tasmania Town in Tasmania, Australia

Scottsdale is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Tasman Highway, around 63 kilometres (39 mi) north-east of Launceston and 22 km (14 mi) south-east of the coastal town of Bridport. It is part of the Dorset Council.

Richmond Valley Council (RVC) is a local government area on the Northern Rivers region of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. RVC services an area of 3,051 square kilometres (1,178 sq mi) and draws its name from the Richmond River, which flows through most of the council area. The area under management is located adjacent to the Bruxner Highway, Pacific Highway, and the North Coast railway line.

Bagdad, Tasmania Town in Tasmania, Australia

Bagdad is a small town 37 kilometres (23 mi) north of Hobart, Tasmania. It is in the Southern Midlands Council.

Bracknell, Tasmania Town in Tasmania, Australia

Bracknell is a small rural town in northern Tasmania, Australia that was established to serve the needs of the forestry industry but is now a centre for the local farming community.

Maydena Town in Tasmania, Australia

Maydena is a locality in Tasmania, Australia, alongside the River Tyenna.

Cheltenham, South Australia Suburb of Adelaide, South Australia

Cheltenham is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.

Babinda Town in Queensland, Australia

Babinda is a small town and locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Cairns.

Valley View, South Australia Suburb of Adelaide, South Australia

Valley View is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It spans three separate local government areas. They are, the City of Salisbury, and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, the City of Tea Tree Gully. The suburb's boundaries are defined by the intersection of Walkleys, Grand Junction and North East Roads in the south, and Wright and Kelly Roads in the north and east.

City of Albury Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

The City of Albury is a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The area covers 305.9 square kilometres (118.1 sq mi) to the north of the Murray River. The area extends around 10 to 12 kilometres east and west along the river from the centre of Albury and up to 20 kilometres (12 mi) north. The population of the City of Albury area was 53,767 in June 2018.

Gunnedah Shire Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

Gunnedah Shire is a local government area in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Liverpool Plains in the Namoi River valley and is traversed by the Oxley Highway and the Kamilaroi Highway.

Ovingham, South Australia Suburb of Adelaide, South Australia

Ovingham is an inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the cities of Charles Sturt and Prospect.

Brighton Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the south-east of the state, north of Hobart. The Brighton local government area is classified as urban and has a population of 17,294, it is based in the town of Brighton but also covers the far northern Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater, Gagebrook, Honeywood and Old Beach.

Willaston, South Australia Suburb of Adelaide, South Australia

Willaston is a northern suburb 39 kilometres (24 mi) northeast of the Adelaide city centre in South Australia. It is located in the Town of Gawler.

In the Australian state of Tasmania, there are many areas which are commonly known by regional names. Regions are areas that share similar characteristics. These characteristics may be natural such as the Furneaux Islands, the coastline, or the Central Highlands. Alternatively, the characteristics may be cultural, such as a viticulture land use. Tasmania is divided by numerous regional boundaries, based on different characteristics. In many cases boundaries defined by different government agencies are coterminous and are often cited by the Australian and local media that tend to distinguish between North West, West Coast, Southern, and East Coast.

Conara, Tasmania Town in Tasmania, Australia

Conara is a small township in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania, located approximately 51 kilometres (33 mi) south of Launceston. In the 2011 census, Conara had a population of 424.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Campania (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Townships". Southern Midlands Council. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  3. "History". Wine Tasmania. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  4. "Touring Brochure: Colebrook, Campania and the Coal River Valley" (PDF). Southern Midlands Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  5. "Historic villages". Heritage Highway Tasmania. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  6. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  7. "Climate statistics for". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 21 November 2013.