Parkham, Tasmania

Parkham Tasmania
Parkham
Coordinates	41°24′33″S 146°38′15″E
Population	129 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7304
Location	24 km (15 mi) N of Deloraine
LGA(s)	Meander Valley, West Tamar, Latrobe
Region	Launceston, North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon Lyons
Federal division(s)	Braddon Lyons
Localities around Parkham: Sassafras Sassafras Frankford Kimberley Parkham Reedy Marsh Elizabeth Town Weetah Reedy Marsh

Parkham is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Meander Valley, West Tamar and Latrobe, in the Launceston and North-west and west regions of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of the town of Deloraine.^[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 129 for the state suburb of Parkham.^[1]

History

The name ”Parkham” was applied to a Post station in the vicinity in 1886.^[3] It may be that this was named for Parkham in England.

Road infrastructure

The C711 route (Parkham Road) runs north-east from the Bass Highway to the locality.^[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Parkham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
2. "Parkham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Parkham". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1179Y, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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 2 December 2018.