White Hills, Tasmania

White Hills is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government areas of Launceston and Northern Midlands, in the Northern and Central regions of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the city of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 182 for the state suburb of White Hills.

White Hills Tasmania
White Hills
Coordinates	41°30′51″S 147°15′28″E
Population	182 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7258
Location	15 km (9 mi) SE of Launceston
LGA(s)	Launceston, Northern Midlands
Region	Northern Tasmania, Central Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Bass, Lyons
Federal division(s)	Bass, Lyons
Localities around White Hills: Relbia Nunamara Blessington Relbia White Hills Blessington Western Junction Evandale Evandale

History

The name is believed to be related to the large number of white cockatoos in the area when it was first settled. It was gazetted as a locality in 1959.^[2]

Geography

The North Esk River passes through the north-east corner and forms most of the northern boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C401 route (Blessington Road) enters from the north-west and runs through the locality and town before exiting to the south-east. The C412 route (White Hills Road) starts at an intersection with C401 in the north-west and exits to the south-west. The C414 route (Sawpit Hill Road) starts at an intersection with C401 in the south-east and exits to the south-east.^[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats White Hills (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – White Hills". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1309J, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
3. "White Hills, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.