Springfield, Tasmania

For the suburb of Hobart formerly known as Springfield, see West Moonah, Tasmania.

Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.

Springfield Tasmania
Springfield
Coordinates	41°12′28″S 147°30′40″E
Population	188 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7260
Location	8 km (5 mi) S of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Launceston, Dorset
Region	Launceston, North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Springfield: West Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Nabowla, Myrtle Bank Springfield Cuckoo Targa South Springfield South Springfield

History

The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964.^[2]

Geography

St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.^[4]