Abbotsham, Tasmania

Abbotsham is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Coast in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of the town of Ulverstone. The 2021 census recorded a population of 89 for Abbotsham.[1]

Abbotsham
Tasmania
Abbotsham is located in Tasmania
Abbotsham
Abbotsham
Coordinates41°12′53″S 146°11′11″E
Population89 (2021 census)[1]
Established1962
Postcode(s)7315
Location11 km (7 mi) S of Ulverstone
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Abbotsham:
Gawler Ulverstone Forth
Gawler Abbotsham Forth
Gawler Spalford Spalford

History

Abbotsham was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name was in use by 1877 but not shown on maps until after 1883.[2]

Geography

Almost all of the boundaries are survey lines.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B15 (Castra Road) passes through from north to south.[2][4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Abbotsham". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Abbotsham". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "210N", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "Abbotsham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.
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