{"id":3679,"date":"2026-05-26T16:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcc.clients.ionata.com.au\/our-city\/history-of-glenorchy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:39:13","slug":"history-of-glenorchy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.tas.gov.au\/ne\/our-city\/history-of-glenorchy\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Glenorchy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section-title\">\n        <div class=\"section-title__inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glenorchy has a rich and fascinating history, shaped by the people, places and events that have helped make the city what it is today.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our History of Glenorchy timeline and journey through the past, from the deep history and continuing connection of the Muwinina people to Country, through to European settlement and the growth and development of Glenorchy as a municipality and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timeline brings together key dates, significant events, historic places, people and stories, providing an insight into how Glenorchy has changed and grown over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-callout\">\n    <div class=\"block-callout__header\">\n        <i class=\"fa-regular fa-heart block-callout__icon\"><\/i>\n        <h2 class=\"block-callout__title\">Thank you!<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"block-callout__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>This history has been informed by the work of Collin Dennison and the Glenorchy Municipality History Group, whose research and dedication have helped preserve and share the stories of Glenorchy and its communities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the timeline and discover the people, places and stories behind Glenorchy\u2019s past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"section-title\">\n        <div class=\"section-title__inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Peoples of Glenorchy<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Glenorchy is a unique and special place. Our people are the social, cultural and creative heart of our City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the western shore of the timtimili minanya\/River Derwent in the foothills of kunanyi\/Mount Wellington, the City of Glenorchy is Tasmania\u2019s fourth largest local government area with a population of just over 51,000 people distributed over an area of 121 square kilometres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Muwinina Aboriginal people inhabited the area for some tens of thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aboriginal and\/or Torres Strait Islander people now make up 5.4% of the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenorchy is a diverse City, our residents come from 72 different countries and nearly 1 in 5 speak a language other than English at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City has experienced increased population growth over the last 5 years, particularly in new residents who were born overseas and young adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GCC_RAP_Low-Res-2808.pdf\">This text references Glenorchy City Council&#8217;s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore our History of Glenorchy timeline and journey through the past, from the deep history and continuing connection of the Muwinina people to Country, through to European settlement and the growth and development of Glenorchy as a municipality and community. 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