Lawitta, Tasmania

Lawitta 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 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north-west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 232 for the state suburb of Lawitta.^[1]

Lawitta Tasmania
Lawitta
Coordinates	42°45′53″S 147°02′17″E
Population	232 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	4 km (2 mi) NW of New Norfolk
LGA(s)	Derwent Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Lawitta: Hayes Magra, Black Hills New Norfolk, Magra Hayes Lawitta New Norfolk New Norfolk, Glenfern New Norfolk New Norfolk

History

Lawitta was gazetted as a locality in 1970.^[2]

Geography

The Derwent River forms the south-western boundary. The Derwent Valley Railway line follows the southern and south-western boundaries.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route A10 (Lyell Highway) runs through from south-east to south-west.^[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Lawitta (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Lawitta". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "2834D", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Lawitta, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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 16 January 2021.