Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry
Hobart, Tasmania
Dodges Ferry is located in Hobart
Dodges Ferry
Dodges Ferry
Map
Coordinates42°51′S 147°37′E / 42.850°S 147.617°E / -42.850; 147.617
Population2,467 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7173
Location
LGA(s)Sorell Council
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Suburbs around Dodges Ferry:
Lewisham Forcett Forcett
Frederick Henry Bay Dodges Ferry Carlton
Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Carlton

Dodges Ferry is a rural / residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.[1]

History

Dodges Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[2]

Located on the eastern side of the entrance to Pittwater estuary it was named after Ralph Dodge (1791-1871) who operated a ferry service across Pittwater from the 1820s.

Dodges Ferry has long been a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities. With its reputation for beautiful beaches (Frederick Henry Bay,Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach, Carlton Beach, Okines Beach), safe swimming areas, fishing, boating and a popular surf beach Park beach, people flock to the area on warmer days.

Since the 1960s Dodges Ferry has had a steady influx of permanent residents, changing from a holiday shack town to a residential town with newer facilities. At the 2016 census, Dodges Ferry had a population of 2,467.[3]

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the western to southern boundaries.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route C334 (Old Forcett Road / Carlton River Road) runs through from north-west to east.[2][5]

Sandstone rocks on Okines Beach
  • Okines beach
    Okines beach
  • Okines beach water spray
    Okines beach water spray
  • Okines Beach
    Okines Beach
  • Night falling in Dodges Ferry
    Night falling in Dodges Ferry
  • Foggy days on Okines Beach
    Foggy days on Okines Beach

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Dodges Ferry (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Dodges Ferry". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "13C", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dodges Ferry (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  4. ^ "Dodges Ferry, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.