Springfield, Tasmania

For the suburb of Hobart formerly known as Springfield, see West Moonah, Tasmania.

Springfield
Town
Coordinates:
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Launceston, North-east
LGA	Launceston, Dorset
Location	8 km (5.0 mi) S of Scottsdale
Government
• State electorate	Bass
• Federal division	Bass
Population
• Total	188 (2016 census)
Postcode	7260
Localities around Springfield West Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Nabowla, Myrtle Bank Springfield Cuckoo Targa South Springfield South Springfield

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 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) 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 (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and exits to the north-east. The C830 route (Sledge Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centre and runs north before exiting to the north-west.