Stowport, Tasmania

Stowport
Stowport
Interactive map of Stowport
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-west and west
CityBurnie
LGA
Location
  • 11 km (6.8 mi) SE of Burnie
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total404 (2016)
Postcode
7321
Suburbs around Stowport
Heybridge Wivenhoe Emu Heights
Mooreville Stowport Cuprona
Ridgley Upper Stowport Cuprona

Stowport is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census has a population of 404 for the state suburb of Stowport. It includes Glance Creek in its population statistics.

While there is some residential allotments the area is mainly agricultural farming land. One of the historical farms was called "Karingal" c. 1910. Chasm Creek Runs down through the property.

There is a community hall (Stowport Hall) and a local butchery.

Glance Creek Estate, a winery established in 2011, is located in Stowport near Burnie in Northern Tasmania. It produces grapes and various fruit wines including myrtus and blueberry.