Camdale
Suburb of Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
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Camdale is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) west of the town of Burnie. The Cam River forms its western boundary, Bass Strait the northern boundary, and the Bass Highway follows the northern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 72 for the state suburb of Camdale.[1]
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| Coordinates: 41°02′35″S 145°50′51″E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| City | Burnie | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 72 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7320 | ||||||||||||
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History
Road infrastructure
Native wildlife
The coast of Bass Strait at Camdale is a location where little penguins come ashore. Local volunteers build and maintain fences to prevent them from attempting to cross the Bass Highway, where some have been killed.[7]
Sporting facilities
The Burnie Golf Club, whose course occupies land in East Cam to the south, is accessed from Camdale.[8]
