Lachlan, Tasmania

Lachlan
Tasmania
Lachlan is located in Tasmania
Lachlan
Lachlan
Coordinates42°50′03″S 147°02′46″E / 42.8342°S 147.0462°E / -42.8342; 147.0462
Population841 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location8 km (5 mi) S of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Derwent Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Lachlan:
Glenfern New Norfolk Sorell Creek
Glenfern Lachlan Molesworth
Wellington Park Wellington Park Wellington Park

Lachlan is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Derwent Valley in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 841 for the state suburb of Lachlan.[1]

History

Lachlan is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2]

Geography

The boundaries of the locality are almost all survey lines. The Lachlan River flows through from south to north.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C613 route (Lachlan Road) enters from the north and runs to the centre of the locality, where it ends.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Lachlan (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Lachlan". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1070R", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Lachlan, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 28 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 7 April 2020.


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