Cranbrook, Tasmania Explained

Type:town
Cranbrook
State:tas
Pop:67
Pop Year:2016 census
Pop Footnotes:[1]
Postcode:7190
Region:Central east coast, Tasmania
Location1:Swansea
Dist1:20
Dir1:N
Lga:Glamorgan-Spring Bay
Stategov:Lyons
Fedgov:Lyons
Near-Nw:Royal George
Near-N:Royal George
Near-Ne:Bicheno
Near-W:Lake Leake
Near-E:Apslawn
Near-Sw:Swansea
Near-S:Dolphin Sands
Near-Se:Coles Bay

Cranbrook is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, in the Central east coast region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the town of Swansea. The 2016 census determined a population of 67 for the state suburb of Cranbrook.[1]

History

The locality name is believed to be derived from a town in southern England, probably Cranbrook, Kent. That name was derived from Old English words for “a marsh (or brook) of cranes”.[2]

Viticulture

An emerging viticulture region has been established in Cranbrook, with many vineyards well established such as Gala Estate, Springvale Wines, Milton Vineyard, Craigie Knowe all with cellar doors and other established vineyards such as The Bend vineyard nearby. The region produces quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling's and other grape varieties, noting another 10 vineyards under development.

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south-west to north-east, and intersects with the C301 route (Old Coach Road) within the locality.[3]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 Census Quick Stats Cranbrook (Tas.) . . 23 October 2017 . quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au . Australian Bureau of Statistics . 20 Dec 2018 .
  2. Web site: Placenames Tasmania - Cranbrook . . Placenames Tasmania . 20 Dec 2018 . Search, enter 8124W, Search, select row, show Details.
  3. Web site: Tasmanian Road Route Codes . https://web.archive.org/web/20170801112712/http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Route%20Descriptions%20V3.6.pdf . dead . 2017-08-01 . . May 2017 . Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment . 2 Dec 2018 .