Parklands, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ParklandsBurnie, Tasmania |
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Coast and Bass Highway
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 Parklands
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 850 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7320 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) NW of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Parklands is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 850 for the state suburb of Parklands. It is a suburb of the Burnie, in north-west Tasmania.
The visitor information centre for Burnie is called The Makers' Workshop and is a place that honours Burnie's history, makers, innovators and artists. It highlights paper making and cheese making through workshops and has a gallery and cafe.
The Burnie War Memorial commemorates the fallen soldiers of the Great War.
Burnie Park has plenty of lush green lawns and ideal for picnics. It has a children's playground, waterfall and a music shell as some of its features.
The North West Regional Hospital is located on Brickport Road, Parklands.
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History
Parklands was gazetted as a locality in 1966.
Geography
The waters of Bass Strait form the northern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route A2 (Bass Highway) runs through from north-east to north-west.
Education
- Marist Regional College
