Petcheys Bay, Tasmania

Petcheys Bay is a rural locality in the local government area of Huon Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south of the town of Huonville. The 2021 census recorded a population of 194 for the locality of Petcheys Bay.

History

Petcheys Bay was gazetted as a locality in 1971. It is believed to be named for William Petchey, an early settler in the area.

Geography

The waters of the Huon River estuary form the southern boundary.

Road infrastructure

Route C639 runs through from south-west to south-east.