Austins Ferry, Tasmania

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Austins Ferry
Glenorchy, Tasmania, Tasmania
Austins Ferry is located in Tasmania
Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry
Coordinates42°45′59″S 147°14′36″E / 42.76639°S 147.24333°E / -42.76639; 147.24333Coordinates: 42°45′59″S 147°14′36″E / 42.76639°S 147.24333°E / -42.76639; 147.24333
Population2,251 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,057/km2 (2,740/sq mi)
Postcode(s)7011
Area2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Location9 km (6 mi) N of Glenorchy
LGA(s)City of Glenorchy
RegionHobart
State electorate(s)Clark
Federal division(s)Clark
Suburbs around Austins Ferry:
Granton River Derwent River Derwent
Abbotsfield Austins Ferry River Derwent
Claremont Claremont River Derwent

Austins Ferry is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town of Glenorchy. The 2016 census provides a population of 2251 for the state suburb of Austins Ferry.[1] It is a suburb of Hobart. It is predominantly a new homes area.

History[]

Austins Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1960.[2]

Austins Ferry is named after James Austin (1776–1831), who had been transported to Port Phillip as a convict in 1803 along with his cousin John Earl, and arrived in Van Diemens Land in 1804.[3] After their sentences expired both men were given small land grants on the western shore of the River Derwent between Hobart and New Norfolk. In 1818 they established a ferry service across the river and later a punt which proved very conveniently located for vehicular traffic travelling between Hobart and regions to the north, and became very wealthy. In 1821 the visiting Governor Lachlan Macquarie renamed the village Roseneath, but it has since reverted to its original name. James Austin's original cottage (picture on the right) is preserved as a tourist attraction. The opening hours for the cottage are limited to Sundays between 1pm and 4pm, it provides crafts and historical information.

Austins Ferry is the location of St Virgil's College.

Geography[]

The waters of the River Derwent form the eastern boundary and parts of the northern and southern.[4]

Road infrastructure[]

National Route 1 (Brooker Highway) passes to the west. From there, several roads provide access to the locality.[2][5]

Panorama of the upper half of Austins Ferry
James Austin Cottage

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Austins Ferry (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Austins Ferry". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 2 April 2021. Select “Search”, enter 229P, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. ^ Burgess, Georgie (13 April 2019). "Legacy of James Austin and his River Derwent ferry service still runs deep". ABC Radio Hobart. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  4. ^ Google (2 April 2021). "Austins Ferry, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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