Barrington, Tasmania

Barrington Tasmania
Barrington
Coordinates	41°19′54″S 146°16′48″E
Population	197 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7306
Location	21 km (13 mi) SW of Devonport
LGA(s)	Kentish
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Barrington: Lower Wilmot Lower Barrington Acacia Hills Lower Wilmot Barrington Nook Nowhere Else Sheffield Sheffield

Barrington is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 197 for the state suburb of Barrington.[1]

History

The name “Barrington” was originally applied to a parish in or before 1855. It was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]

Geography

The Forth River, forms the south-western and western boundaries, while the Don River forms most of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B14 route (Sheffield Road) enters the locality from the north and exits to the south-east. The C143 route (Barrington Road) starts at an intersection with route B14 and exits to the south.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Barrington (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Barrington". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 897B, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
3. "Barrington, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 March 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 31 March 2020.