Irishtown, Tasmania

Irishtown Tasmania
Irishtown
Coordinates	40°54′03″S 145°09′35″E
Population	301 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7330
Location	8 km (5 mi) SE of Smithton
LGA(s)	Circular Head
Region	North West Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Irishtown: Scotchtown Smithton Mengha Scotchtown Irishtown Alcomie Edith Creek Lileah Lileah

Irishtown is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-east of the town of Smithton.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 301 for the state suburb of Irishtown.[1]

History

The original name of the locality may have been “Upper Duck River”. The current name was confirmed in 1972.[3] Note that while Duck River does not flow through the locality several of its tributaries do.

Road infrastructure

The B22 route (Irishtown Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, providing access to areas further south.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Irishtown (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
2. "Irishtown, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Irishtown". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 818P, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary dIndustries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.