| Sandford Hobart, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Sandford | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 42°56′38″S 147°29′56″E / 42.94389°S 147.49889°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,883 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7020 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 16 km (10 mi) SE of Rosny Park | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Clarence | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
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Sandford is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Clarence in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-east of the town of Rosny Park. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1883 for the state suburb of Sandford.[1]
It is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart. Sandford is also home to the Sandford Rifle Club which is located in Rifle Range Road. It is far enough from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to consist largely of bushland, but near enough to be within commuting distance. Most of the inhabitants of Sandford live on a large acreage, either used for farming or recreational purposes.
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Sandford (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.