Kindred, Tasmania

Kindred is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 234 for the state suburb of Kindred.

Kindred Tasmania
Kindred
Coordinates	41°15′32″S 146°13′08″E
Population	234 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)	7310
Location	20 km (12 mi) SW of Devonport
LGA(s)	Central Coast
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal Division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Kindred: Forth Forth Forthside Spalford, Sprent Kindred Paloona, Forthside Sprent Lower Wilmot Paloona

History

The area was originally known as Kindred Plains. It was so named because so many settlers became related through marriage. The locality was gazetted in 1962.[2]

Geography

The Wilmot River forms the south-eastern and part of the eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B16 route (Kindred Road) enters from the north and runs south through the village of Kindred before turning west and exiting. Route C132 (Wilmot Road) enters from the north mid-way along the eastern boundary and runs generally south and west, following the Wilmot River, before exiting to the south. Route C144 (Paloona Road) starts at an intersection with C132 and exits to the east.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Kindred (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Kindred". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 23 April 2020. Search, enter 1064X, Search, select row, show Details
3. Google (13 May 2020). "Kindred, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 May 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 13 May 2020.