Nicholls Rivulet, Tasmania

Nicholls Rivulet is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Huon Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south-east of the town of Huonville. The 2016 census recorded a population of 311 for the state suburb of Nicholls Rivulet.^[1]

Nicholls Rivulet Tasmania
Nicholls Rivulet
Coordinates	43°08′51″S 147°09′17″E
Population	311 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7112
Location	26 km (16 mi) SE of Huonville
LGA(s)	Huon Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Franklin
Federal division(s)	Franklin
Localities around Nicholls Rivulet: Cygnet Cygnet, Pelverata Pelverata Port Cygnet (Bay), Cygnet Nicholls Rivulet Oyster Cove, Woodbridge Port Cygnet Gardners Bay Woodbridge

History

Nicholls Rivulet was gazetted as a locality in 1956. It is believed to be named for William Nichols, the first European to settle in the Port Cygnet area, circa 1835.^[2]

Geography

The waters of Port Cygnet form the southern part of the western boundary. Nicholls Rivulet (the watercourse) flows through the locality from north to south-west.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B68 (Channel Highway) runs through from north-west to south-west. From there, Route C626 (Nicholls Rivulet Road) provides access to the rest of the locality.^[2][4]