Clarence Point
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{{Infobox Australian place
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| name = Clarence Point
| state = Tas
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| pop = 226
| pop_year = 2016
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| postcode = 7270
| elevation = 29.9
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| dist1 = 3.1
| dir1 = SW
| location1 = George Town
| dist2 = 53
| dir2 = N
| location2 = Launceston
| dist3 = 54
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| location3 = Devonport
| lga = West Tamar
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| stategov = Bass
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| near-nw = Kelso
| near-n = Kelso
| near-ne = Tamar River
| near-e = Tamar River
| near-w = Kelso, Badger Head
| near-sw = York Town
| near-s = Tamar River
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Clarence Point is a locality in northern Tasmania about {{convert|3|km|mi|0}} southwest of George Town across the Tamar River. Most of its population is settled along the riverbank. Clarence Point is also the name of the regional area that includes the village, which is part of the West Tamar Municipal Area.{{cite web|title=Map of Clarence Point in Tasmania|url=http://maps.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=15624|website=Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia|publisher=Digital Atlas Pty Limited|accessdate=15 January 2018}} In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Clarence Point had a population of 226, with a median age of 56.{{Census 2016 AUS| id=SSC60114 |name=Clarence Point (State Suburb)| accessdate=15 January 2018|quick=on}}
History
The area was known as Lyetta until the late 1960s, but the name “Clarence Point” was in use in the vicinity from 1835, being applied to a shoreline feature (now Ashmans Point), a property (date unknown) and a housing estate (1911). Clarence Point was gazetted as a locality in 1967.{{cite web |url=https://www.placenames.tas.gov.au/#p1 |title=Placenames Tasmania – Clarence Point |author= |date= |website= |publisher=Placenames Tasmania |access-date=31 May 2020 |at=Select “Search”, enter "6749L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”}}
Geography
The Tamar River forms the eastern, southern, and most of the northern boundaries.{{google maps|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Clarence+Point+TAS+7270/@-41.1311269,146.7758121,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xaa7a204caaf9aa31:0x403c94dd0dde9b0!8m2!3d-41.1261575!4d146.7872876 |title=Clarence Point, Tasmania |access-date=31 May 2020}}
Road infrastructure
The A7 route (Greens Beach Road) runs through from south-West to north. Route C721 (Badger Head Road) starts at an intersection with A7 on the western boundary and runs away to the north-west. Route C722 (Clarence Point Road / Bevic Road) starts at an intersection with A7 in the south-west and runs north-east before turning north and then west, until it rejoins A7 on the northern boundary.
Recreation
The Clarence Point jetty is a productive location for recreational fishing of a wide range of saltwater fish species.{{cite web|last1=Sherriff|first1=Damon|title=Six Lower Tamar Hotspots|url=http://www.tasfish.com/175-estuary-fishing/tamar-river/775-six-lower-tamar-hotspots|website=TasFish.com|accessdate=15 January 2018}} There are numerous other fishing spots within a short distance along the estuary, including Kelso and Garden Island.{{cite web|last1=Zanetto|first1=Phil|title=Garden Island|url=http://www.tasfish.com/175-estuary-fishing/tamar-river/1424-garden-island-2012-11-04|website=TasFish.com|accessdate=15 January 2018|date=4 November 2012}}{{cite web|last1=Suitor|first1=Steve|title=The Bountiful Tamar River|url=http://www.tasfish.com/175-estuary-fishing/tamar-river/115-the-bountiful-tamar-river|website=TasFish.com|accessdate=15 January 2018|date=30 September 2008}}{{cite web|title=Narawntapu National Park|url=https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/about/national-parks-and-wilderness/narawntapu-national-park|website=Discover Tasmania|publisher=Tourism Tasmania|accessdate=15 January 2018|language=en}}
References
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Category:Localities of West Tamar Council
Category:Populated places on the Tamar River
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