Somerset River Cam Post Office opened on 5 November 1864. It was renamed Somerset Cam around 1934 and Somerset in 1963.[2]
Geography
Somerset is located on estuary on the western bank of the Cam River midway between the township of Wynyard and the city of Burnie. The Cam River is the borderline of where the Waratah-Wynyard Council meets the City of Burnie. A beach stretches along the full length of the Somerset coastline from the Cam River to the far western outskirts. Somerset has three parks, each with a playground. These are ANZAC Park (Bells Parade), The Cam River Reserve (Bass Highway), and Plover Park (Ronald Crescent).
Climate
The temperature in summer ranges from 12.5 °C to 21 °C, with drier days as warm as 30 °C, and around 16 hours of sunlight per day. In winter, temperatures range from 6 °C to 13 °C, and only 8 hours of sunlight.
Demographics
At the 2016 census, Somerset had a population of approximately 3,900.[3] However, in 2011 Somerset had a total population of 3975.
Economy
There are a number of small businesses in Somerset with almost all along the main street.
Notable industries in Somerset include: Gunns Veneers, which is one of only three production facilities in Australasia. Gunns Veneers is Australasia's largest producer of sliced veneers and the world's largest producer of Eucalypt veneers. The Burnie branch of William Adams. William Adams is a CAT Rental Dealer as well as a servicing department. They specialize in the repairing, maintenance and modifications of heavy machinery used for mining, forestry and agriculture.
Community
Coastal Pathway
The development of a coastal pathway will connect Somerset and Burnie to Wynyard and Latrobe as part of a State Government and Local Government Council initiative to upgrade infrastructure on the north-west coast of Tasmania.[4]
Media
The Advocate is the local newspaper for the region, with its press and mailroom located in Burnie.
Somerset has access to all major television stations, including: ABC, SBS, WIN and Southern Cross.
Sport
Somerset is home to five sporting venues: a football field, soccer field, tennis courts, a recreation center and a surf lifesaving club.
Education
Somerset does not have a public high school or college.
There is one public primary school in Somerset, Somerset Primary School, located at the site of the old West Somerset Primary School, after the two schools merged.
There is one private school in Somerset, the Burnie branch of Australian Christian College, which is located on the outskirts of the town on Seabrook Road.
Transport
Somerset is connected to the surrounding areas by the Bass Highway which runs through the town following the coast. Somerset is also connected to the West Coast by the Murchison Highway which begins beside the Cam River.
The only public transport in the area is Metro Tasmania which offers bus services from Wynyard to Burnie.
The railway station closed to passenger trains with the ending of the Tasman Limited in 1978. The station building has been demolished but the platform and rail line are still in place.
The Burnie Airport is located in the township of Wynyard, a 15-minute drive away.
References
^Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Somerset (Tas.) (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
^Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
^carolynwp (12 August 2019). "COASTAL PATHWAY". Choose Cradle Coast. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
External links
Somerset, Tasmania travel guide from Wikivoyage
Media related to Somerset, Tasmania at Wikimedia Commons
Waratah-Wynyard Council
January 30, 2023
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Somerset is a small township to the west of Burnie Tasmania Australia which shares its name with the County of Somerset England UK Today the city of Burnie encompasses the entire Burnie Somerset urban area however the town is part of the Waratah Wynyard municipal area Somerset TasmaniaShops in SomersetSomersetCoordinates41 02 S 145 50 E 41 033 S 145 833 E 41 033 145 833 Coordinates 41 02 S 145 50 E 41 033 S 145 833 E 41 033 145 833Population4 067 SAL 2021 1 Postcode s 7322Location309 km 192 mi NW of Hobart154 km 96 mi NW of Launceston55 km 34 mi NW of Devonport8 km 5 mi W of BurnieLGA s Waratah Wynyard CouncilState electorate s BraddonFederal division s BraddonMean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall16 7 C 62 F 6 9 C 44 F 998 3 mm 39 3 inThe beach at Somerset The beach at Somerset Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Community 5 1 Coastal Pathway 6 Media 7 Sport 8 Education 9 Transport 10 References 11 External linksHistory EditSomerset River Cam Post Office opened on 5 November 1864 It was renamed Somerset Cam around 1934 and Somerset in 1963 2 Geography EditSomerset is located on estuary on the western bank of the Cam River midway between the township of Wynyard and the city of Burnie The Cam River is the borderline of where the Waratah Wynyard Council meets the City of Burnie A beach stretches along the full length of the Somerset coastline from the Cam River to the far western outskirts Somerset has three parks each with a playground These are ANZAC Park Bells Parade The Cam River Reserve Bass Highway and Plover Park Ronald Crescent Climate Edit The temperature in summer ranges from 12 5 C to 21 C with drier days as warm as 30 C and around 16 hours of sunlight per day In winter temperatures range from 6 C to 13 C and only 8 hours of sunlight Demographics EditAt the 2016 census Somerset had a population of approximately 3 900 3 However in 2011 Somerset had a total population of 3975 Economy EditThere are a number of small businesses in Somerset with almost all along the main street Notable industries in Somerset include Gunns Veneers which is one of only three production facilities in Australasia Gunns Veneers is Australasia s largest producer of sliced veneers and the world s largest producer of Eucalypt veneers The Burnie branch of William Adams William Adams is a CAT Rental Dealer as well as a servicing department They specialize in the repairing maintenance and modifications of heavy machinery used for mining forestry and agriculture Community EditCoastal Pathway Edit The development of a coastal pathway will connect Somerset and Burnie to Wynyard and Latrobe as part of a State Government and Local Government Council initiative to upgrade infrastructure on the north west coast of Tasmania 4 Media EditThe Advocate is the local newspaper for the region with its press and mailroom located in Burnie Somerset has access to all major television stations including ABC SBS WIN and Southern Cross Sport EditSomerset is home to five sporting venues a football field soccer field tennis courts a recreation center and a surf lifesaving club Education EditSomerset does not have a public high school or college There is one public primary school in Somerset Somerset Primary School located at the site of the old West Somerset Primary School after the two schools merged There is one private school in Somerset the Burnie branch of Australian Christian College which is located on the outskirts of the town on Seabrook Road Transport EditSomerset is connected to the surrounding areas by the Bass Highway which runs through the town following the coast Somerset is also connected to the West Coast by the Murchison Highway which begins beside the Cam River The only public transport in the area is Metro Tasmania which offers bus services from Wynyard to Burnie The railway station closed to passenger trains with the ending of the Tasman Limited in 1978 The station building has been demolished but the platform and rail line are still in place The Burnie Airport is located in the township of Wynyard a 15 minute drive away References Edit Australian Bureau of Statistics 28 June 2022 Somerset Tas Suburb and Locality Australian Census 2021 QuickStats Retrieved 28 June 2022 Premier Postal History Post Office List Premier Postal Auctions Retrieved 16 June 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics 27 June 2017 Somerset State Suburb 2016 Census QuickStats Retrieved 12 July 2018 carolynwp 12 August 2019 COASTAL PATHWAY Choose Cradle Coast Retrieved 30 September 2021 External links Edit Somerset Tasmania travel guide from Wikivoyage Media related to Somerset Tasmania at Wikimedia Commons Waratah Wynyard Council Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Somerset Tasmania amp oldid 1136217283, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
