Steppes, Tasmania

Steppes is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Steppes.[1]

Steppes
Tasmania
Steppes
Coordinates42°02′01″S 146°48′01″E
Populationnil (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location80 km (50 mi) N of Hamilton
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Steppes:
Miena Arthurs Lake, Wilburville Interlaken
Shannon Steppes Interlaken
Waddamana Bothwell Bothwell

History

Steppes is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2]

Geography

The Shannon River forms most of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The A5 route (Highland Lakes Road) passes through from south to north. Route B51 (Poatina Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and exits to the north. Route C178 (Waddamana Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and runs south-west before exiting. Route C527 (Interlaken Road) starts at an intersection with A5 and runs south-east before exiting.[2][4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Steppes (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Steppes". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 5 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1255N, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (5 June 2020). "Steppes, 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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