Carlton River, Tasmania

Carlton River is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Sorell, in the Sorell and surrounds region of Tasmania. It is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of the town of Hobart. The shore of Flinders Channel forms part of the southern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 265 for the state suburb of Carlton River.[1]

Carlton River
Tasmania
Carlton River
Coordinates42°51′14″S 147°41′05″E
Population265 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7173
Location45 km (28 mi) E of Hobart
LGA(s)Sorell
RegionSorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Carlton River:
Forcett Forcett, Copping Copping
Carlton Carlton River Copping, Dunalley
Primrose Sands Flinders Channel, Connellys Marsh Dunalley

History

The locality is likely named for the stream Carlton River (Tasmania) that passes through it from north-east to south-west.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C349 route (Sugarloaf Road) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to Primrose Sands. The C334 route (Carlton River Road) passes through the locality from west to east.[4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Carlton River (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  2. Google (4 January 2019). "Carlton River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Carlton River". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 4 January 2019. Search, enter 38056J, Search, select row, show Details
  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 4 January 2019.


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