Paradise, Tasmania

Paradise Tasmania
Paradise
Coordinates	41°26′03″S 146°18′56″E
Population	112 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7306
Location	33 km (21 mi) S of Devonport
LGA(s)	Kentish
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Paradise: Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Claude Road Paradise Beulah, Lower Beulah Mount Roland Mole Creek Mole Creek

Paradise is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 33 kilometres (21 mi) south of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 112 for the state suburb of Paradise.^[1]

History

The name “Paradise” was used by an early visitor because of the area's natural beauty, and then came into general use. Paradise was gazetted as a locality in 1965.^[2]

Geography

The Dasher River forms a small part of the north-western boundary before passing through to the north and forming part of the northern boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C137 route (Paradise Road / Union Bridge Road) passes through the locality from north to south. Route C157 (Beulah Road) starts at an intersection with C137 and runs east along the eastern boundary before turning north towards Beulah.^[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Paradise (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Paradise". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1176Q, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
3. "Paradise, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 April 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 6 April 2020.