Glenfern is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 189 for the state suburb of Glenfern.[1]

Glenfern
Tasmania
Glenfern is located in Tasmania
Glenfern
Glenfern
Coordinates42°48′39″S 146°59′55″E / 42.8107°S 146.9986°E / -42.8107; 146.9986
Population189 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location10 km (6 mi) SW of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Derwent Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Glenfern:
Plenty Plenty New Norfolk, Lawitta
Mount Lloyd, Moogara Glenfern New Norfolk, Lachlan
Mount Lloyd, Moogara Mount Lloyd, Wellington Park Lachlan

History

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Glenfern was gazetted as a locality in 1976. It was previously known as Glen Fern.[2]

Geography

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The Plenty River forms the western boundary. A small portion of the northern boundary abuts the Derwent River.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C610 (Glenfern Road / Plenty Valley Road) runs through from north-east to north-west.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Glenfern (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Glenfern". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "4522D", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Glenfern, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. 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.