West Scottsdale, Tasmania

West Scottsdale
West Scottsdale
Coordinates: 41°11′18″S 147°26′19″E / 41.1883°S 147.4387°E / -41.1883; 147.4387
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-east
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total58 (2016 census)[2]
Postcode
7260
Localities around West Scottsdale
Lietinna Lietinna Scottsdale
Nabowla West Scottsdale Springfield, Scottsdale
Nabowla Springfield Springfield

West Scottsdale is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 58 for the state suburb of West Scottsdale.[2]

History

West Scottsdale was gazetted as a locality in 1956.[3]

Geography

The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary and then flows through to the north-east.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C830 route (Sledge Track) enters from the south-east and runs north and east before exiting in the north-east.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Scottsdale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats West Scottsdale (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – West Scottsdale". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1068G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "West Scottsdale, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  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 18 May 2020.