Carlton is a part rural, part residential locality in the local government area of Sorell in the Hobart region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census determined a population of 1119 for the state suburb of Carlton.[1]

Carlton
Carlton is located in Tasmania
Carlton
Carlton
Coordinates: 42°52′13″S 147°38′19″E / 42.8702°S 147.6386°E / -42.8702; 147.6386
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionHobart
LGA
Location
  • 15 km (9.3 mi) SE of Sorell
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Population
  Total1,119 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode
7173
Localities around Carlton
Forcett Forcett Carlton River
Dodges Ferry Carlton Carlton River
Frederick Henry Bay Primrose Sands Carlton River

History

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Carlton was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]

Geography

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The shore of Frederick Henry Bay, known as Carlton Beach, is the southern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The C334 route (Carlton River Road) enters from the west and runs through to the east, where it exits.[2][4]

References

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  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Carlton (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Carlton". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "19294W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. "Carlton, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 28 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 7 April 2020.