Bracknell, Tasmania
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| Bracknell Tasmania |
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| Population: | 358[1] |
| Postcode: | 7302 |
| Location: |
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| LGA: | Meander Valley Council |
| State District: | Lyons |
| Federal Division: | Lyons |
Bracknell is a small rural town in northern Tasmania, Australia. The town was established to serve the needs of the forestry industry but is now a centre for the local farming community. At the 2001 census, Bracknell had a population of 358.[1] Its economy is based on mostly dairy, livestock, and poppy production for the pharmaceutical industry. All the streets in Bracknell are female names.
Nearby towns are Bishopsbourne, Liffey and Cressy.
Bracknell has a post office, a take-away and a community hall.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). Bracknell (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
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