Roger River, Tasmania

Roger River Tasmania
Roger River
Coordinates	41°01′51″S 145°01′29″E
Population	59 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7330
Location	24 km (15 mi) SW of Smithton
LGA(s)	Circular Head
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Roger River: Christmas Hills Edith Creek Nabageena Christmas Hills Roger River Trowutta West Coast West Coast West Coast

Roger River is a rural locality in the local government area of Circular Head in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south-west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census determined a population of 59 for the state suburb of Roger River.[1]

History

The locality was originally gazetted as Roger River in 1962. In 1978 it was re-gazetted as Rogerton, but five months later it was again re-gazetted as Roger River.[2]

Geography

The Arthur River passes through from south-east to south-west, and then forms part of the south-western boundary. The Duck River passes through from the north-east to the north-west.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C218 route (Trowutta Road) enters from the north-east and travels south for a short distance before splitting to two branches. Trowutta Road exits to the east and Roger River Road runs south-west through the locality before exiting. Route C214 (Blackwater Road) starts at an intersection with route C218 on the south-western boundary and runs away to the south-west.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Roger River (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Roger River". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1214R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
3. "Roger River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 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 23 April 2020.