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 | |||||||||||||||
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  Carlton River | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°51′14″S 147°41′05″E / 42.8539°S 147.6846°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 265 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7173 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 45 km (28 mi) E of Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sorell | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Sorell and surrounds | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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History
editThe locality is likely named for the stream Carlton River that passes through it from north-east to south-west.[3]
Road infrastructure
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Carlton River (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Carlton River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Carlton River". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 38056J, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "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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