South Forest, Tasmania

South Forest is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census provides a population of 101 for the state suburb of South Forest.[1]

South Forest
Tasmania
South Forest
Coordinates40°53′19″S 145°14′37″E
Population101 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location15 km (9 mi) E of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around South Forest:
Forest Forest Black River
Smithton, Irishtown South Forest Black River
Irishtown Mengha Mawbanna

History

South Forest was gazetted as a locality in 1973.[2]

Geography

Black River forms much of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C219 (Mengha Road) runs through from north to south.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats South Forest (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – South Forest". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 16 January 2021. Select “Search”, enter 1246L, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (16 January 2021). "South Forest, 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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