Carlton, Tasmania

Carlton Tasmania
Carlton
Coordinates	42°52′13″S 147°38′19″E
Population	1,119 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7173
Location	15 km (9 mi) SE of Sorell
LGA(s)	Sorell
Region	Hobart
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Carlton: Forcett Forcett Carlton River Dodges Ferry Carlton Carlton River Frederick Henry Bay Primrose Sands Carlton River

Carlton is a part rural, part residential locality in the local government area of Sorell in the Hobart region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census determined a population of 1119 for the state suburb of Carlton.[1]

History

Carlton was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]

Geography

The shore of Frederick Henry Bay, known as Carlton Beach, is the southern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C334 route (Carlton River Road) enters from the west and runs through to the east, where it exits.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Carlton (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Carlton". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "19294W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
3. "Carlton, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 28 June 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 7 April 2020.