Austins Ferry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Austins FerryHobart, Tasmania |
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 Austins Ferry
Location in Hobart
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| Population | 2,395 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,057/km2 (2,740/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7011 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) N of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Austins Ferry is a residential suburb of the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the greater Hobart region of Tasmania. It is a suburb of Hobart.
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Geography
Austins Ferry is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the centre of the City of Glenorchy.
The waters of the River Derwent form the eastern boundary and parts of the northern and southern boundaries of the suburb.
History
Austins Ferry is named after James Austin (1776–1831), who had been transported to Port Phillip as a convict in 1803 along with his cousin John Earl, and who was subsequently sent to Van Diemens Land in 1804.
After their sentences expired, the two men were granted small land parcels on the western shore of the River Derwent between Hobart and New Norfolk. In 1818 they established a ferry service across the river and later a punt which proved very conveniently-located for vehicular traffic travelling between Hobart and regions to the north, and they thus became very wealthy.
In 1821 the visiting Governor Lachlan Macquarie renamed the village Roseneath, but it later reverted to its original name.
Austins Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1960.
The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,395 for Austins Ferry.
Facilities and attractions
James Austin's cottage
James Austin's original cottage (picture on the right) is preserved as a tourist attraction.
The opening hours for the cottage are limited to Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It provides crafts and historical information.
Saint Virgil's College
Austins Ferry is the location of St Virgil's College, a private Roman Catholic co-educational school.
Austins Ferry Primary School
Austins Ferry Primary School is the local state school. It was established in 2011.
Road infrastructure
National Route 1 (Brooker Highway) passes to the west of Austins Ferry. From there, several roads provide access to the locality.
