Herdsmans Cove

Herdsmans Cove
Hobart, Tasmania
Herdsmans Cove is located in Hobart
Herdsmans Cove
Herdsmans Cove
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Coordinates42°45′00″S 147°15′51″E / 42.7499°S 147.2641°E / -42.7499; 147.2641
Population1,120 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location8 km (5 mi) S of Brighton
LGA(s)Brighton
RegionHobart
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Suburbs around Herdsmans Cove:
Jordan River Gagebrook Gagebrook
Jordan River Herdsmans Cove Gagebrook, Old Beach
Jordan River Jordan River Old Beach

Herdsmans Cove is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Brighton in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Brighton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1120 for the state suburb of Herdsmans Cove.[1]

History

Herdsmans Cove was gazetted as a locality in 2009. It was previously part of Gagebrook. It takes its name from the body of water to its south.[2]

Geography

The Jordan River forms the western boundary. The waters of the Jordan River Estuary, also known as Herdsmans Cove, form most of the southern boundary. The East Derwent Highway forms the northern and eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B32 (East Derwent Highway) passes to the north and east. Access is provided by Gage Road.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Herdsmans Cove (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Herdsmans Cove". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "41363L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Herdsmans Cove, 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.
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