Springfield, Tasmania

Springfield
Tasmania
Springfield is located in Tasmania
Springfield
Springfield
Coordinates41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E / 41.2079°S 147.5110°E / -41.2079; 147.5110
Population188 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Location8 km (5 mi) S of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Launceston, Dorset
RegionLaunceston, North-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Springfield:
West Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale
Nabowla, Myrtle Bank Springfield Cuckoo
Targa South Springfield South Springfield

Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.

History

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The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964.[2]

Geography

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St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Springfield (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Springfield". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Springfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.