Apsley, Tasmania

Apsley is a rural locality in the local government areas of Central Highlands and Southern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south-west of the town of Oatlands. The 2016 census determined a population of 35 for the state suburb of Apsley.[1]

Apsley
Tasmania
Apsley
Coordinates42°25′27″S 147°08′39″E
Population35 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location35 km (22 mi) SW of Oatlands
LGA(s)Central Highlands, Southern Midlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Apsley:
Bothwell Lower Marshes Melton Mowbray
Bothwell Apsley Melton Mowbray
Bothwell Melton Mowbray Melton Mowbray

History

Apsley was gazetted as a locality in 1974.[2]

Geography

The Jordan River flows through from north to south, forming small sections of the northern and southern boundaries as it enters and exits.[3]

Road infrastructure

The A5 route (Highland Lakes Road) enters from the south-east and runs through the village to exit in the west. Route C529 (Lower Marshes Road) starts at an intersection with A5 in the village and runs north until it exits.[2][4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Apsley (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Apsley". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 5 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 222Y, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (5 June 2020). "Apsley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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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