Strathgordon, Tasmania

Strathgordon
Tasmania
Strathgordon is located in Tasmania
Strathgordon
Strathgordon
Coordinates42°46′S 146°03′E / 42.767°S 146.050°E / -42.767; 146.050
Population15 (Southwest) (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7139
Elevation322 m (1,056 ft)[2]
Location144 km (89 mi) W of Hobart
  • 57 km (35 mi) W of Maydena
  • 121 km (75 mi) W of New Norfolk
  • LGA(s)Derwent Valley Council
    RegionSouth-east
    State electorate(s)Lyons
    Federal division(s)Lyons
    Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
    14.1 °C
    57 °F
    6.3 °C
    43 °F
    2,519.6 mm
    99.2 in
    Localities around Strathgordon:
    Southwest Southwest Southwest
    Southwest Strathgordon Southwest
    Southwest Southwest Southwest

    Strathgordon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 121 kilometres (75 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 15 for the state suburb of Southwest, which includes Strathgordon.[1] It is on the road to the Gordon River Dam the most south westerly road in the south west of Tasmania. It is a tourist destination for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park and World Heritage listed wilderness.

    It is remote by Tasmanian standards; however, fuel can be purchased at the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge which also provides accommodation and meals.[citation needed] The nearest basic services, otherwise, are 70 kilometres (43 mi) away along a winding road from Maydena. From Maydena, access can be made along the Gordon River Road to the major population centers of Tasmania. The road is maintained by Hydro Tasmania and has views of the South Western Wilderness.

    1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Strathgordon (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
    2. ^ Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.