Bishopsbourne is a rural locality in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres south-west of the town of Longford. The 2016 census has a population of 136 for the state suburb of Bishopsbourne. It is a farming community and has a church, graveyard and recreation ground. Near…
Bishopsbourne is a rural locality in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres south-west of the town of Longford. The 2016 census has a population of 136 for the state suburb of Bishopsbourne. It is a farming community and has a church, graveyard and recreation ground. Nearby towns include Carrick, Bracknell and Longford. Almost all the houses and farms are located on Bishopsbourne Road and there are a few back roads. There has been increased activity of development in recent years, though none of it has been commercial.
Population: 136 (2016 census)
Established: 1800s
Location: 198 km (123 mi) N of Hobart · 29 km (18 mi) SW of Launceston · 19 km (12 mi) SW of Longford