Springfield, Tasmania

Springfield
Tasmania
Springfield; Tasmania
	Springfield
Coordinates	41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E / 41.2079°S 147.5110°ECoordinates: 41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E / 41.2079°S 147.5110°E
Population	188 (2016)
Postcode(s)	7260
Location	8 km (5 mi) S of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Launceston, Dorset
Region	Launceston, North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
	Localities around 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[]

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

Geography[]

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

Road infrastructure[]

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[]

^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Springfield (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
^ "Placenames Tasmania – Springfield". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 18 May 2020. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details
^ Google (13 May 2020). "Springfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "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.

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[Census2016Y-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. Retrieved 18 May 2020. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details

[3] Google (13 May 2020). "Springfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.

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