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Apsley, Tasmania

Coordinates: 42°25′27″S 147°08′39″E / 42.4241°S 147.1442°E / -42.4241; 147.1442
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Apsley
Tasmania
Apsley is located in Tasmania
Apsley
Apsley
Coordinates42°25′27″S 147°08′39″E / 42.4241°S 147.1442°E / -42.4241; 147.1442
Population44 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location35 km (22 mi) SW of Oatlands
LGA(s)Central Highlands, Southern Midlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Apsley:
Bothwell Lower Marshes Melton Mowbray
Bothwell Apsley Melton Mowbray
Bothwell Melton Mowbray Melton Mowbray

Apsley is a rural locality in the local government areas of Central Highlands and Southern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south-west of the town of Oatlands. The 2021 census recorded a population of 44 for Apsley.[1]

History

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Apsley was gazetted as a locality in 1974.[2]

Geography

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The Jordan River flows through from north to south, forming small sections of the northern and southern boundaries as it enters and exits.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The A5 route (Highland Lakes Road) enters from the south-east and runs through the village to exit in the west. Route C529 (Lower Marshes Road) starts at an intersection with A5 in the village and runs north until it exits.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Apsley (Tas.)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 August 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Apsley". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "222Y", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Apsley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 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 18 May 2020.