| State | tas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.2079°S 147.511°E |
| Pop (2016 census) | 188 |
| Postcode | 7260 |
| Region | Launceston, North-east |
| Location 1 | Scottsdale |
| Dist 1 | 8 |
| Dir 1 | S |
| Lga | Launceston, Dorset |
| Stategov | Bass |
| Fedgov | Bass |
| Near-nw | West Scottsdale |
| Near-n | Scottsdale |
| Near-ne | Scottsdale |
| Near-e | Cuckoo |
| Near-w | Nabowla, Myrtle Bank |
| Near-sw | Targa |
| Near-s | South Springfield |
| Near-se | South 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
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Springfield". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1251E, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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- ^ "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.