Ellendale, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ellendale Tasmania
Ellendale Location in Tasmania
Population	241 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	22 km (14 mi) SW of Hamilton
LGA(s)	Central Highlands Council
Region	Central
County	Australia
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Ellendale: Florentine Ouse Hamilton Florentine Ellendale Meadowbank Mount Field National Park, Mount Field Fentonbury

Ellendale is a small, quiet place in Tasmania, Australia. It's a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside, not a big city. You can find it in the Central region, managed by the Central Highlands Council.

Ellendale is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of a town called Hamilton. In 2016, about 241 people lived there. It's also about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Hobart, which is the capital city of Tasmania. Ellendale is located in the beautiful Derwent Valley.

A Look Back: Ellendale's History

Ellendale officially became a recognized place, or "locality," in 1959. This means it was formally named and recorded on maps.

It got its name from the wife of Nicholas John Brown. He was an important government official at the time, serving as the Minister for Lands and Works when the area was being surveyed.

Even before it was officially recognized, Ellendale had a post office. It opened a long time ago, on April 16, 1880.

Nature and Rivers: Ellendale's Geography

Ellendale is surrounded by natural beauty, especially rivers. The River Derwent, which is also known as Meadowbank Lake in this area, forms part of Ellendale's northeastern border.

The Broad River creates the northwestern boundary of the locality. Another important river, the Jones River, flows right through Ellendale, moving from the south to the north.

Getting Around: Road Connections

If you want to drive through Ellendale, you'll likely use Route C608. This road, also known as Ellendale Road, runs through the area from north to the southeast. It helps connect Ellendale to other nearby places.