Herrick, Tasmania

Herrick is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 52 for the state suburb of Herrick.^[1]

Herrick Tasmania
Herrick
Coordinates	41°04′35″S 147°53′06″E
Population	52 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7264
Location	46 km (29 mi) NE of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Dorset
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Herrick: Winnaleah Winnaleah, South Mount Cameron Pioneer Winnaleah Herrick Pioneer Winnaleah Moorina Moorina

History

Herrick was gazetted as a locality in 1969.^[2]

The area had previously been known as Davids Creek and Nekah.^{[3][better source needed]}

Geography

The Ringarooma River forms the south-eastern boundary.^[4]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) briefly passes through the southern extremity. Route B82 (Gladstone Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs north and east before exiting. Route C839 (Racecourse Road) passes through from west to east.^[2][5]