South Preston, Tasmania

South Preston 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 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-west of the town of Ulverstone. The 2016 census recorded a population of 7 for the state suburb of South Preston.[1]

South Preston
Tasmania
South Preston is located in Tasmania
South Preston
South Preston
Coordinates41°20′47″S 146°02′55″E
Population7 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7315
Location28 km (17 mi) SW of Ulverstone
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around South Preston:
Gunns Plains Preston, Gunns Plains Upper Castra
Gunns Plains, Loongana South Preston Upper Castra, Nietta
Loongana Nietta Nietta

History

South Preston was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]

Geography

The Leven River forms most of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C125 (South Preston Road) passes through from north to south-east.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats South Preston (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – South Preston". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "9L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "South Preston, 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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