Oaks, Tasmania

Oaks is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Meander Valley in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania, Australia. The locality is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-east of the town of Westbury. The 2016 census recorded a population of 36 for the state suburb of Oaks.[1]

Oaks
Tasmania
Oaks is located in Tasmania
Oaks
Oaks
Coordinates41°35′47″S 146°57′39″E
Population36 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7303
Location16 km (10 mi) SE of Westbury
LGA(s)Meander Valley
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Oaks:
Whitemore Carrick Carrick
Whitemore Oaks Bishopsbourne
Whitemore Bracknell, Whitemore Bishopsbourne

History

Oaks was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[2]

Geography

The Liffey River forms the eastern boundary. The Western Railway Line passes through from east to west.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C511 (Oaks Road) passes through from north to south.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Oaks (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Oaks". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1162C", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "Oaks, 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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