Sloping Main, Tasmania

Sloping Main Tasmania
Aerial view of Sloping Main and surrounding area
Sloping Main
Coordinates	43°00′47″S 147°40′16″E
Population	47 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7186
Location	22 km (14 mi) NW of Nubeena
LGA(s)	Tasman
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Sloping Main: Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Sloping Main Saltwater River Nubeena Nubeena Saltwater River

Sloping Main is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Tasman in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Nubeena. The 2021 census recorded a population of 47 for the state suburb of Sloping Main.[1]

History

Slopen Mane is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the western to north-eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C341 (Coal Mine Road) provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Slopen Mane (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Sloping Main". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38061M", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Sloping Main, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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 16 January 2021.