West Scottsdale, Tasmania

Town in Tasmania, Australia

West Scottsdale
Tasmania

West Scottsdale

Coordinates| 41°11′18″S 147°26′19″E﻿ / ﻿41.1883°S 147.4387°E﻿ / -41.1883; 147.4387
Population| 58 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)| 7260
Location| 10 km (6 mi) SW of Scottsdale
LGA(s)| Dorset
Region| North-east
State electorate(s)| Bass
Federal division(s)| Bass
| Localities around West Scottsdale:

Lietinna | Lietinna | Scottsdale
Nabowla | West Scottsdale | Springfield, Scottsdale
Nabowla | Springfield | Springfield

West Scottsdale is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 58 for the state suburb of West Scottsdale.[1]

## History

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West Scottsdale was gazetted as a locality in 1956.[2]

## Geography

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The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary and then flows through to the north-east.[3]

## Road infrastructure

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The C830 route (Sledge Track) enters from the south-east and runs north and east before exiting in the north-east.[2][4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats West Scottsdale (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – West Scottsdale". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1068G", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. ^ "West Scottsdale, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.

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