Irishtown, Tasmania

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Irishtown
Tasmania
Irishtown is located in Tasmania
Irishtown
Irishtown
Coordinates40°54′03″S 145°09′35″E / 40.9009°S 145.1597°E / -40.9009; 145.1597Coordinates: 40°54′03″S 145°09′35″E / 40.9009°S 145.1597°E / -40.9009; 145.1597
Population301 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location8 km (5 mi) SE of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Irishtown:
Scotchtown Smithton Mengha
Scotchtown Irishtown Alcomie
Edith Creek Lileah Lileah

Irishtown is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-east of the town of Smithton.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 301 for the state suburb of Irishtown.[1]

History[]

The original name of the locality may have been “Upper Duck River”. The current name was confirmed in 1972.[3] Note that while Duck River does not flow through the locality several of its tributaries do.

Road infrastructure[]

The B22 route (Irishtown Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, providing access to areas further south.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Irishtown (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (2 December 2018). "Irishtown, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Irishtown". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018. Search, enter 818P, Search, select row, show Details
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary dIndustries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.


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