Goshen, Tasmania

Goshen Tasmania
Goshen
Coordinates	41°16′51″S 148°08′30″E
Population	93 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7216
Location	11 km (7 mi) NW of St Helens
LGA(s)	Break O'Day
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Goshen: Goulds Country Ansons Bay The Gardens Pyengana Goshen St Helens, The Gardens Mathinna St Helens, Mathinna St Helens

Goshen is a rural locality in the local government area of Break O'Day in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north-west of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of 93 for the state suburb of Goshen.[1]

History

The name is a Biblical reference to fertile land. Goshen was gazetted as a locality in 1964.[2]

Geography

The Scamander River forms the south-western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from west to east. Route C841 (Terrys Hill Road) starts at an intersection with A3 on the western boundary and runs north before exiting to the north-west. Route C843 (Ansons Bay Road) passes through the north-east corner from south to north.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Goshen (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Goshen". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1020S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Goshen, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 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 18 May 2020.