Swanston, Tasmania

Swanston is a rural locality in the local government area of Southern Midlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about east of the town of Oatlands. The 2016 census recorded a population of 19 for the state suburb of Swanston.

History

Swanston is a confirmed locality.
A town of this name was proclaimed for this area in June, 1858 by Governor Sir Henry Young, but it was never developed.

Geography

Most of the boundaries are survey lines. The Little Swanport River flows through the locality before forming part of the north-eastern boundary.

Road infrastructure

Route C310 leads to Swanston Road, which provides access to the locality.