West Scottsdale, Tasmania

West Scottsdale
Tasmania
West Scottsdale is located in Tasmania
West Scottsdale
West Scottsdale
Coordinates41°11′18″S 147°26′19″E / 41.1883°S 147.4387°E / -41.1883; 147.4387
Population58 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Location10 km (6 mi) SW of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Dorset
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around West Scottsdale:
Lietinna Lietinna Scottsdale
Nabowla West Scottsdale Springfield, Scottsdale
Nabowla Springfield Springfield

West Scottsdale is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 58 for the state suburb of West Scottsdale.[1]

History

West Scottsdale was gazetted as a locality in 1956.[2]

Geography

The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary and then flows through to the north-east.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C830 route (Sledge Track) enters from the south-east and runs north and east before exiting in the north-east.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats West Scottsdale (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – West Scottsdale". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1068G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "West Scottsdale, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 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 18 May 2020.


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