Midway Point, Tasmania

Midway Point

*tipina* (Southeast Tasmanian)
Midway Point tipina (Southeast Tasmanian)
Suburb
	Aerial view with causeway
	Midway Point
	Interactive map of Midway Point
	Coordinates: 42°48′12″S 147°31′57″E
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Hobart
City	Hobart
LGA	Sorell;
Location	5 km (3.1 mi) SW of Sorell; 8 km (5.0 mi) NE of Hobart Airport; 22 km (14 mi) NE of Hobart;
Government
• State electorate	Lyons;
• Federal division	Lyons;
Population
• Total	2,859 (2016 census)
Postcode	7171
	Suburbs around Midway Point

Midway Point (paredarerme/palawa kani: tipina)^[2] is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-west of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2859 for the state suburb of Midway Point.^[1] It is located on a small peninsula with Orielton Lagoon on its eastern side and Pitt Water on its southern and western sides. The suburb meets the mid-way point of the Sorell Causeway from Hobart to Sorell, hence the name. Mcgees Bridge is connected to Midway Point on the Pittwater side. The suburb lies close to Hobart Airport and is approximately 21 km to Hobart via the Tasman Highway. In recent years Midway Point has become a popular commuter town for people working in Hobart.