Springfield, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Springfield
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 188 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7260 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) S of Scottsdale | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Launceston, Dorset | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston, North-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.
History
The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964.
Geography
St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.
Road infrastructure
The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.
