Molesworth, Tasmania

Molesworth is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Derwent Valley in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 633 for the state suburb of Molesworth.[1]

Molesworth
Tasmania
Molesworth
Coordinates42°48′28″S 147°08′55″E
Population633 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location10 km (6 mi) SE of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Derwent Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Molesworth:
Lachlan Sorell Creek, Malbina Claremont
Lachlan Molesworth Glenlusk
Wellington Park Wellington Park Collinsvale

History

Molesworth was gazetted as a locality in 1970.[2]

Geography

The boundaries of the locality are almost all survey lines.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C615 route (Molesworth Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east, where it exits.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Molesworth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Molesworth". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 28 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 9236J, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (28 June 2020). "Molesworth, 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 7 April 2020.


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