Glenfern, Tasmania

Glenfern is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 189 for the state suburb of Glenfern.[1]

Glenfern
Tasmania
Glenfern is located in Tasmania
Glenfern
Glenfern
Coordinates42°48′39″S 146°59′55″E
Population189 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location10 km (6 mi) SW of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Derwent Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Glenfern:
Plenty Plenty New Norfolk, Lawitta
Mount Lloyd, Moogara Glenfern New Norfolk, Lachlan
Mount Lloyd, Moogara Mount Lloyd, Wellington Park Lachlan

History

Glenfern was gazetted as a locality in 1976. It was previously known as Glen Fern.[2]

Geography

The Plenty River forms the western boundary. A small portion of the northern boundary abuts the Derwent River.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C610 (Glenfern Road / Plenty Valley Road) runs through from north-east to north-west.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Glenfern (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Glenfern". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "4522D", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. Google (16 January 2021). "Glenfern, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.
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