Dolphin Sands, Tasmania

Dolphin Sands is a rural locality in the local government area of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of Triabunna. The 2021 census recorded a population of 182 for the state suburb of Dolphin Sands.

History

Dolphin Sands is a confirmed locality.
Dolphins Sands has been affected by bushfires with 3 homes destroyed in 2009, 2 homes destroyed in 2023 and 19 homes destroyed in 2025.

Geography

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.

Road infrastructure

Route A3 passes to the west. From there, Swan River Road and Dolphin Sands Road provide access to the locality.