Molesworth, Tasmania

Molesworth Tasmania
Molesworth
Coordinates	42°48′28″S 147°08′55″E
Population	633 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	10 km (6 mi) SE of New Norfolk
LGA(s)	Derwent Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Molesworth: Lachlan Sorell Creek, Malbina Claremont Lachlan Molesworth Glenlusk Wellington Park Wellington Park Collinsvale

Molesworth is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Derwent Valley in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 633 for the state suburb of Molesworth.[1]

History

Molesworth was gazetted as a locality in 1970.[2]

Geography

The boundaries of the locality are almost all survey lines.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C615 route (Molesworth Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east, where it exits.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Molesworth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Molesworth". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "9236J", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
3. "Molesworth, 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.