Springfield
town
Statetas
Coordinates41.2079°S 147.511°E
Pop (2016 census)188
Postcode7260
RegionLaunceston, North-east
Location 1Scottsdale
Dist 18
Dir 1S
LgaLaunceston, Dorset
StategovBass
FedgovBass
Near-nwWest Scottsdale
Near-nScottsdale
Near-neScottsdale
Near-eCuckoo
Near-wNabowla, Myrtle Bank
Near-swTarga
Near-sSouth Springfield
Near-seSouth Springfield

Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.

History

The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964.[1]

Geography

St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.[2]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Springfield". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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  3. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes". Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 18 May 2020.