George Town Council is a local government body in northern Tasmania, situated north of Launceston. The George Town local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 6,931, it encompasses the principal town, George Town, and the nearby localities including Hillwood, Low Head and Pipers River.
History and attributes The George Town municipality was established on 1 January 1907. George Town is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
Name Position Party Greg Kieser Mayor Greg Dawson Deputy Mayor Winston Archer Councillor Heather Ashley Councillor Heather Barwick Councillor Tim Harris Councillor Simone Lowe Councillor Winston Mason Councillor Jason Orr Councillor
Suburbs
SuburbCensus population 2016ReasonGeorge Town4347Includes Pipe Clay BayPipe Clay BayIncl. in George TownLow Head572Bell Bay0Long Reach0Hillwood578Mount Direction246Lower Turners Marsh37Pipers River426Pipers Brook93Bellingham60Retreat18Weymouth129Lulworth165Beechford90Stony Head0Lefroy76Back CreekTotal6,837(73)Variance Local government total6,764Gazetted George Town local government area
See also List of local government areas of Tasmania
References
External links George Town Council official website Local Government Association Tasmania Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government