Parkham is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Meander Valley, West Tamar and Latrobe, in the Launceston and North-west and west regions of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of the town of Deloraine.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 129 for the state suburb of Parkham.[1]

Parkham
Tasmania
Parkham is located in Tasmania
Parkham
Parkham
Coordinates41°24′33″S 146°38′15″E / 41.4093°S 146.6375°E / -41.4093; 146.6375
Population129 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location24 km (15 mi) N of Deloraine
LGA(s)Meander Valley, West Tamar, Latrobe
RegionLaunceston, North-west and west
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)
Localities around Parkham:
Sassafras Sassafras Frankford
Kimberley Parkham Reedy Marsh
Elizabeth Town Weetah Reedy Marsh

History

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The name ”Parkham” was applied to a Post station in the vicinity in 1886.[3] It may be that this was named for Parkham in England.

Road infrastructure

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The C711 route (Parkham Road) runs north-east from the Bass Highway to the locality.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Parkham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Parkham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Parkham". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1179Y, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  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 2 December 2018.