Parkham, Tasmania

Parkham is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley, in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of the town of Deloraine.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 129 for the state suburb of Parkham.[1]

Parkham
Tasmania
Parkham
Coordinates41°24′33″S 146°38′15″E
Population129 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location24 km (15 mi) N of Deloraine
LGA(s)Meander Valley
RegionCity of Launceston
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)
Localities around Parkham:
Sassafras Sassafras Frankford
Kimberley Parkham Reedy Marsh
Elizabeth Town Weetah Reedy Marsh

History

The name ”Parkham” was applied to a Post station in the vicinity in 1886.[3] It may be that this was named for Parkham in England.

Road infrastructure

The C711 route (Parkham Road) runs north-east from the Bass Highway to the locality.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Parkham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. Google (2 December 2018). "Parkham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Parkham". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018. Search, enter 1179Y, Search, select row, show Details
  4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.



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