Southport, Tasmania facts for kids
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View of coast of the township
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 Southport
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 135 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1837 |
| Postcode(s) | 7109 |
| LGA(s) | Huon Valley Council |
| State electorate(s) | Franklin |
| Federal Division(s) | Franklin |
Southport is a small township in far south Tasmania, the most southern township in Australia (Cockle Creek is located further south, but it is not a gazetted town). The town had a population of 135 in 2016. It was settled in 1837 and grew to be the largest town south of Hobart; but a declining shipping industry slowly led to the town's shrinking population, and much of it has been destroyed by fire. Shore-based whaling took place at Southport in the 19th century.
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