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Dolphin Sands, Tasmania

Coordinates: 42°04′58″S 148°08′47″E / 42.0827°S 148.1464°E / -42.0827; 148.1464
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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

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Dolphin Sands is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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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

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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

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References

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