Springfield, 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 south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield.

History

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

Geography

St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary.

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.