Broadmarsh, Tasmania

Broadmarsh is a rural locality and town in the local government areas of Southern Midlands and Derwent Valley in the Central and South-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-east of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 167 for the state suburb of Broadmarsh.[1]

Broadmarsh
Tasmania
Broadmarsh
Coordinates42°41′20″S 147°08′10″E
Population167 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location23 km (14 mi) NE of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Southern Midlands, Derwent Valley
RegionCentral, South-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Broadmarsh:
Elderslie Elderslie Dysart
Gretna, Black Hills Broadmarsh Bagdad, Mangalore
Black Hills Dromedary Brighton

History

Broadmarsh was gazetted as a locality in 1970. The name was used for a farm in the area in 1836.[2]

Geography

The Jordan River flows through from north to south-east.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C185 route (Elderslie Road) enters from the north and runs through via the town to the south-east, where it exits. Route C186 (Black Brush Road) starts at an intersection with C185 and runs north-east until it exits.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Broadmarsh (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Broadmarsh". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 28 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 245P, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (28 June 2020). "Broadmarsh, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 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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