Falmouth, Tasmania


Falmouth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Break O'Day, in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms most of its eastern boundary, with the remainder being the centre line of Henderson Lagoon. The 2016 census determined a population of 102 for the state suburb of Falmouth.

History

The locality name is believed to be derived from Falmouth, a seaport in Cornwall, England.

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the Esk Highway within the locality.

Notable people