Warrane, Tasmania
Warrane Hobart, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() North Warrane Oval with the Meehan Ranges in the background | |||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() Warrane | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 42°51′35″S 147°22′36″E / 42.85972°S 147.37667°ECoordinates: 42°51′35″S 147°22′36″E / 42.85972°S 147.37667°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 2,431 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7018 | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Clarence | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
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Warrane is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, within the City of Clarence local government area. It is approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Hobart's CBD. It is located between Rosny Park and Mornington and runs parallel to the Tasman Highway.
Warrane is a primarily residential suburb, and is served by Rosny Park for commercial services.
Public facilities include , Clarence Campus of The Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Tasmanian Academy (formerly TAFE Tasmania). St. Peter's Lutheran Church is located there.
History[]
The current Post Office opened on 1 June 1955. An earlier office named Montagu Bay opened in 1923, was renamed Warrane that year, Montagu Bay in 1944 and closed in 1951.[2]
Sporting amenities[]
The Warrane Sports Centre,
Warriors Park (Formerly the Warrane Hockey Centre) an AstroTurf Pitch and is the home of Hobart Olympia Warriors,
The North Warrane Oval is sheltered by the Meehan Range and is home to the Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club Inc., MacKillop Beltas Cricket Club and Nelson Eastern Suburbs FC.
Meehan Range[]
On its north-eastern side, Warrane abuts the Meehan Range, a bushland area with bush walks, cliffs, and views of Mount Wellington and surrounding areas. The ranges are home to native wildlife including Tasmanian devils and tiger snakes.
References[]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Warrane (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
External links[]
- TAFE Tasmania
- City of Clarence
- Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club
- Nelson Eastern Suburbs Football Club
- Olympia Football Club
- MacKillop Beltas Cricket Club
- Suburbs of Hobart
- City of Clarence
- Localities of City of Clarence
- Hobart area council geography stubs