Cuprona is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The Blythe River forms the western boundary.[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.[1]
Cuprona Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Cuprona | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E / 41.1245°S 145.9732°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 140 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7316 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 15 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Central Coast | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.[3]
The C117 route (Cuprona Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, from where it provides access to many other localities further south.[4]