Austins Ferry is a residential suburb of the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the greater Hobart region of Tasmania. It is a suburb of Hobart.[citation needed]
| Austins Ferry Hobart, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 42°45′59″S 147°14′36″E / 42.76639°S 147.24333°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,395 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,057/km2 (2,740/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7011 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) N of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
Austins Ferry is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the centre of the City of Glenorchy.[citation needed]
The waters of the River Derwent form the eastern boundary and parts of the northern and southern boundaries of the suburb.[2]
History
Austins Ferry is named after James Austin (1776–1831), who had been transported to Port Phillip as a convict in 1803 along with his cousin John Earl, and who was subsequently sent to Van Diemens Land in 1804.[3]
After their sentences expired, the two men were granted small land parcels on the western shore of the River Derwent between Hobart and New Norfolk. In 1818 they established a ferry service across the river and later a punt which proved very conveniently-located for vehicular traffic travelling between Hobart and regions to the north, and they thus became very wealthy.[citation needed]
In 1821 the visiting Governor Lachlan Macquarie renamed the village Roseneath, but it later reverted to its original name.[citation needed]
Austins Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1960.[4]
The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,395 for Austins Ferry.[1]
Facilities and attractions
James Austin's cottage
James Austin's original cottage (picture on the right) is preserved as a tourist attraction.
The opening hours for the cottage are limited to Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It provides crafts and historical information.[citation needed]
Saint Virgil's College
Austins Ferry is the location of St Virgil's College, a private Roman Catholic co-educational school.[citation needed]
Austins Ferry Primary School
Austins Ferry Primary School is the local state school. It was established in 2011.[5][6]
Road infrastructure
National Route 1 (Brooker Highway) passes to the west of Austins Ferry. From there, several roads provide access to the locality.[4][7]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Austins Ferry". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Austins Ferry, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Burgess, Georgie (13 April 2019). "Legacy of James Austin and his River Derwent ferry service still runs deep". ABC Radio Hobart. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Austins Ferry". Placenames Tasmania. Select "Search", enter "229P", click "Search", select row, map is displayed, click "Details". Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Austins Ferry Primary School" Tasmanian Department of Education
- ^ "Hansard" Tasmanian State Parliament
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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