Springfield, Tasmania

Springfield
Springfield
Coordinates: 41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E / 41.2079°S 147.5110°E / -41.2079; 147.5110
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionLaunceston, North-east
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total188 (2016 census)[2]
Postcode
7260
Localities around Springfield
West Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale
Nabowla, Myrtle Bank Springfield Cuckoo
Targa South Springfield South 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.[3]

Geography

St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springfield (Tas.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Springfield (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Springfield". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Springfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  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 18 May 2020.