Rossarden facts for kids
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 Rossarden
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 48 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7213 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 81 km (50 mi) E of Longford | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Midlands Council (89%), Break O'Day Council (11%) | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central, North-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Rossarden is a small rural town in Tasmania, Australia. It is located about 81 kilometers (50 miles) east of Longford. In 2021, only 48 people lived in Rossarden. This town is special because it was once a very important place for tin mining.
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A Look Back: Rossarden's History
Rossarden officially became a recognized locality in 1973. It is an old mining town found in the north-east part of Tasmania. You can find it about 19 kilometers (12 miles) from Avoca, and it's close to the famous Ben Lomond mountain.
The Rise of a Mining Town
Rossarden came to be because of the tin mining work done by the Aberfoyle Tin Mining Company. This company needed many workers, so people moved to the area. The town is nestled in a valley, with Stacks Bluff (a mountain 1527 meters or 5000 feet tall) nearby.
Rossarden was once one of Australia's main towns for producing tin. However, the mine closed down in 1982. The main road leading into and out of the town is called Rossarden Road.
Changes in Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Rossarden has changed.
- In 2006, Rossarden and the surrounding area had about 172 residents.
- By 2011, this number grew to 301 people.
- However, by the 2021 census, the population had decreased to 48 people.
A Quirky Discovery
In 2008, something unusual was found about the property deeds in Rossarden. It turned out that each resident actually owned the house next door to their own! The government quickly fixed this mistake, making sure everyone owned their correct home.
Growing Pains and Community Life
By 1933, Rossarden was growing steadily. It had a town hall, a post office, and 17 new homes built in just a few months. The community even held a ball to raise money for tennis and badminton courts. The post office officially opened on November 20, 1933.
Other nearby places include Storeys Creek, which had a wolfram (another type of metal) mine, and the towns of Fingal and Avoca. The band Weddings Parties Anything even wrote a song called "Rossarden" about the town's decline.
Remembering Rossarden
In 2004, a book was written about Rossarden, sharing stories from people who used to live there. There are also books about the different minerals found in the area.
Recently, there have been efforts to attract tourists to Rossarden. In 2016, plans were announced for a new mobile phone tower to improve phone service in the area.
Geography of Rossarden
Most of Rossarden's borders are straight survey lines. Storys Creek, which is a small river that flows into the South Esk River, runs through the town from north to south.
Getting Around: Roads
The main road in Rossarden is Route B42, also known as Rossarden Road. It goes through the town from the south to the north-east.
