Dolphin Sands

Dolphin Sands
Town
Dolphin Sands is located in Tasmania
Dolphin Sands
Dolphin Sands
Coordinates: 42°04′58″S 148°08′47″E / 42.0827°S 148.1464°E / -42.0827; 148.1464
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionSouth-east
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total182 (2021 census)
Postcode
7190
Localities around Dolphin Sands
Swansea Coles Bay, Swansea Coles Bay
Swansea Dolphin Sands Coles Bay
Swansea Great Oyster Bay Coles Bay

Dolphin Sands is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2021 census recorded a population of 182 for the state suburb of Dolphin Sands.

History

Dolphin Sands is a confirmed locality.

Dolphins Sands has been affected by bushfires with 3 homes destroyed in 2009, 2 homes destroyed in 2023 and 19 homes destroyed in 2025.

Geography

The southern boundary follows the shoreline of Great Oyster Bay. The eastern boundary and much of the northern follows the channel that leads to Moulting Lagoon and the Swan River.

Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) passes to the west. From there, Swan River Road and Dolphin Sands Road provide access to the locality.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dolphin Sands". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 December 2025. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Dolphin Sands". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "16038B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Fire threat eases as Victoria mops up after storms". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Dolphin Sands bushfire destroys homes as locals forced to shelter at boat ramp overnight". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "33 homes damaged as Dolphin Sands bushfire threat continues". pulsetasmania.com.au. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Dolphin Sands, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.