Dolphin Sands
Tasmania
Dolphin Sands is located in Tasmania
Dolphin Sands
Dolphin Sands
Coordinates42°04′58″S 148°08′47″E / 42.0827°S 148.1464°E / -42.0827; 148.1464
Population126 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7190
Location65 km (40 mi) N of Triabunna
LGA(s)Glamorgan–Spring Bay
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Dolphin Sands:
Swansea Coles Bay, Swansea Coles Bay
Swansea Dolphin Sands Coles Bay
Swansea Great Oyster Bay Coles Bay

Dolphin Sands is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2016 census recorded a population of 126 for the state suburb of Dolphin Sands.[1]

History

Dolphin Sands is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

The southern boundary follows the shoreline of Great Oyster Bay. The eastern boundary and much of the northern follows the channel that leads to Moulting Lagoon and the Swan River.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) passes to the west. From there, Swan River Road and Dolphin Sands Road provide access to the locality.[2][4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Dolphin Sands (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Dolphin Sands". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "16038B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. Google (16 January 2021). "Dolphin Sands, 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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