Edith Creek, Tasmania

Edith Creek
Tasmania
Edith Creek; Tasmania
	Edith Creek
Coordinates	40°57′19″S 145°05′40″E
Population	141 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7330
Location	13 km (8 mi) S of Smithton
LGA(s)	Circular Head
Region	North West Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
	Localities around Edith Creek:

Edith Creek is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of the town of Smithton. The Duck River flows through the locality, where it is joined by a stream named "Edith Creek".[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 141 for the state suburb of Edith Creek.[1]

History

The locality name was gazetted and confirmed in 1973.[3] It is likely that it was derived from the stream of the same name.

Road infrastructure

The C217 route (Trowutta Road) runs from the Bass Highway to the B22 route, which becomes Trowutta Road from this point south. B22 then connects to the C218 (a continuation of Trowutta Road) and C219 (South Road) routes in the locality, providing access to areas further south.[4]

References

"2016 Census Quick Stats Edith Creek (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
Google (2 December 2018). "Edith Creek, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
"Placenames Tasmania - Edith Creek". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 984Y, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
"Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary dIndustries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.

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[Census2016Y-1] "2016 Census Quick Stats Edith Creek (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.

[2] Google (2 December 2018). "Edith Creek, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.

[3] "Placenames Tasmania - Edith Creek". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 984Y, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.

[4] "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary dIndustries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.