Springfield, Tasmania
Town in Tasmania, Australia
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Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.
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| Coordinates: 41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston, North-east | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 188 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7260 | ||||||||||||
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History
The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964.[2]
Geography
St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.[3]
Road infrastructure
The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.[4]
