Upper Castra is a semi-rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Coast in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 23 kilometres (14 mi) south of the town of Ulverstone. The 2021 census has a population of 85 for Upper Castra.
Etymology
The word castra is meant as "camp" in this context, and Upper Castra is so named because it is further inland from Castra.
History
Upper Castra was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]
Castra Road Upper Post Office opened on 1 June 1890 and closed in 1974.[3]
Geography
Upper Castra is connected to the Coast by Castra Road (State Route B15), which goes through the villages of Sprent, Spalford, Abbotsham and connects to Main Road in Ulverstone. It is bounded on the east by the Wilmot River (see Wilmot Power Station), to the south by Nietta and to the west by Preston and South Preston.
Education
Historically, the local school was an important focus of the community.[4][5]
The two nearest current primary schools are at Sprent and Wilmot and the nearest high school is Ulverstone High School. The Don College is the closest public college.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Upper Castra (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Upper Castra". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "945G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "UPPER CASTRA". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 26 January 1924. p. 4. Retrieved 13 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "UPPER CASTRA". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 16 June 1944. p. 4. Retrieved 13 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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