Forthside is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census recorded a population of 81 for the state suburb of Forthside.[1]

Forthside
Forthside is located in Tasmania
Forthside
Forthside
Coordinates: 41°13′28″S 146°16′25″E / 41.2245°S 146.2737°E / -41.2245; 146.2737
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-west and west
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Population
  Total81 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode
7310
Localities around Forthside
Forth Don Tugrah
Kindred, Forth Forthside Melrose
Kindred Paloona Paloona

History

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Forthside is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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The Forth River forms much of the western boundary, and the Don River forms a small part of the eastern.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C145 (Forthside Road / Bellamy Road) runs through from north-west to east.[2][4]

References

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  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Forthside (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Forthside". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38104X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. "Forthside, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 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 13 September 2020.