Dodges Ferry
Dodges Ferry is a locality and small town on the eastern side of the entrance to Pittwater in south eastern Tasmania, Australia. It was named after Ralph Dodge (1791-1871) who operated a ferry service across Pittwater from the 1820s. It is now a popular tourist locale. At the 2016 census, Dodges Ferry had a population of 2,467.[1]
| Dodges Ferry Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Dodges Ferry | |
| Coordinates | 42°51′S 147°37′E |
| Population | 2,467 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7173 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Sorell Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Dodges Ferry Post Office opened on 1 February 1957.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dodges Ferry (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
See also
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