Carlton River, Tasmania

Carlton River Tasmania
Carlton River
Coordinates	42°51′14″S 147°41′05″E
Population	265 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)	7173
Location	45 km (28 mi) E of Hobart
LGA(s)	Sorell
Region	Sorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Carlton River: Forcett Forcett, Copping Copping Carlton Carlton River Copping, Dunalley Primrose Sands Flinders Channel, Connellys Marsh Dunalley

Carlton River is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Sorell, in the Sorell and surrounds region of Tasmania. It is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of the town of Hobart. The shore of Flinders Channel forms part of the southern boundary.^[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 265 for the state suburb of Carlton River.^[1]

History

The locality is likely named for the stream Carlton River that passes through it from north-east to south-west.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C349 route (Sugarloaf Road) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to Primrose Sands. The C334 route (Carlton River Road) passes through the locality from west to east.^[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Carlton River (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
2. "Carlton River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Carlton River". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 38056J, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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 4 January 2019.