Styx, Tasmania

Styx Tasmania
Styx
Coordinates	42°47′32″S 146°41′20″E
Population	nil (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	53 km (33 mi) W of New Norfolk
LGA(s)	Derwent Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Styx: National Park Fitzgerald, Maydena, Tyenna Westerway Southwest Styx Uxbridge Southwest Southwest Moogara

Styx is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 53 kilometres (33 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Styx.[1]

History

Styx is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

The Styx River rises in the west of the locality and flows through to the east.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B61 (Gordon River Road) passes to the north. From there, Styx Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Styx (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Styx". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38087E", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Styx, 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.