Elliott, Tasmania

Elliott is a rural locality in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-east of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Elliott.[1]

Elliott
Tasmania
Elliott is located in Tasmania
Elliott
Elliott
Coordinates41°06′44″S 145°46′47″E
Population352 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7325
Location21 km (13 mi) SE of Wynyard
LGA(s)Waratah-Wynyard
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Elliott:
Mount Hicks Somerset Somerset
Mount Hicks Elliott West Mooreville
Yolla West Ridgley Ridgley

History

The locality name was applied to a parish by 1886, and to a post station by 1899. It was gazetted in 1966.[2]

Geography

The Cam River forms most of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The A10 route (Murchison Highway) enters from the north and runs through to the south-west before exiting. Route C243 (Nunns Road) starts at an intersection with Route A10 and runs west and south before exiting.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Elliott (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania - Elliott". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 988H, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. Google (23 April 2020). "Elliott, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 April 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 23 April 2020.


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