Bishopsbourne, Tasmania
| Bishopsbourne Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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The Anglican Church of the Holy Nativity, built in 1844 and opened 25 April 1845 | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°37′S 146°59′E / 41.617°S 146.983°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 136 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1800s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7301 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Northern Midlands | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Bishopsbourne is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Northern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Longford. The 2016 census recorded a population of 136 in the state suburb of Bishopsbourne. The community is predominantly agricultural, featuring a church, graveyard, and recreation ground. The town holds historical significance for establishing Christ College, Australia's first tertiary education institution, and hosting registered Tasmanian heritage sites, The Anglican Church of the Holy Nativity and cemetery. The township has experienced increased residential development, though no commercial enterprises have been established within the township.