Springfield, Tasmania

Springfield
Springfield
Town
	Springfield
	Coordinates: 41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E / 41.2079°S 147.5110°E
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Launceston, North-east
LGA	Launceston, Dorset;
Location	8 km (5.0 mi) S of Scottsdale;
Government
• State electorate	Bass;
• Federal division	Bass;
Population
• Total	188 (2016 census)
Postcode	7260
	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.

Geography

St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.

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.

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. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
↑ "Springfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. 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. 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.