Bungaree, Tasmania

Bungaree is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of King Island in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of the town of Currie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 24 for the state suburb of Bungaree.^[1]

Bungaree Tasmania
Bungaree
Coordinates	39°45′32″S 143°51′27″E
Population	24 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7256
Location	26 km (16 mi) N of Currie
LGA(s)	King Island
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Bungaree: Southern Ocean Reekara Reekara Southern Ocean Bungaree Sea Elephant Southern Ocean Loorana Sea Elephant

History

Bungaree is a confirmed locality. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “my country”.^[2]

Geography

The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B25 (North Road) runs through from south to north.^[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Bungaree (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Bungaree". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38062B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Bungaree, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
4. "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.