Elliott is a rural locality in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-east of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Elliott.[1]

Elliott
Tasmania
Elliott is located in Tasmania
Elliott
Elliott
Coordinates41°06′44″S 145°46′47″E / 41.1121°S 145.7798°E / -41.1121; 145.7798
Population352 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7325
Location21 km (13 mi) SE of Wynyard
LGA(s)Waratah-Wynyard
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Elliott:
Mount Hicks Somerset Somerset
Mount Hicks Elliott West Mooreville
Yolla West Ridgley Ridgley

History

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The locality name was applied to a parish by 1886, and to a post station by 1899. It was gazetted in 1966.[2]

Geography

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The Cam River forms most of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The A10 route (Murchison Highway) enters from the north and runs through to the south-west before exiting. Route C243 (Nunns Road) starts at an intersection with Route A10 and runs west and south before exiting.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Elliott (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Elliott". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 988H, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Elliott, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 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 23 April 2020.