Tayene is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Break O'Day, Dorset and Launceston in the North-east and Launceston LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 31 kilometres (19 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 9 for the state suburb of Tayene.[1]

Tayene
Tasmania
Tayene is located in Tasmania
Tayene
Tayene
Coordinates41°21′02″S 147°27′08″E / 41.3505°S 147.4522°E / -41.3505; 147.4522
Population9 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7259
Location31 km (19 mi) S of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Break O'Day, Dorset, City of Launceston
RegionNorth-east, Launceston
State electorate(s)Lyons, Bass
Federal division(s)Lyons, Bass
Localities around Tayene:
Springfield South Springfield Ringarooma
Targa, Nunamara Tayene Upper Esk, Trenah
Blessington Burns Creek, Upper Blessington Upper Esk

History

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Tayene was gazetted as a locality in 1963.[2]

Geography

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Several streams flow from the southern part of the locality to the North Esk River, which forms a small part of the southern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C405 (Camden Road / Camden Hill Road) passes through from south to north-west.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Tayene (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Tayene". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1272Q", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Tayene, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 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 September 2020.