Deviot, Tasmania

Deviot is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania.[2] It is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston.[3] The Tamar River forms the eastern and north-eastern boundaries.[4] The 2016 census determined a population of 337 for the state suburb of Deviot.[1]

Deviot
Tasmania
Deviot
Coordinates41°14′11″S 146°55′22″E
Population337 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location35 km (22 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Deviot:
Sidmouth Sidmouth Tamar River
Sidmouth Deviot Tamar River
Loira Robigana Robigana

History

The locality was gazetted in 1967. Its name may be derived from a property named "Deviot House" which once existed in the district. The word "deviot" is believed to be a derivative of "devious".[5]

Road infrastructure

The C729 route (Motor Road) runs north-east from the West Tamar Highway and passes through the locality.[6]

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References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Deviot (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. "Deviot, TAS 7275 - Suburb Profile - homesales.com.au". homesales.com.au. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. "139 Real Estate Properties for Sale in Deviot, TAS, 7275". Domain. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. Google (20 December 2018). "Deviot, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  5. "Placenames Tasmania - Deviot". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 20 December 2018. Search, enter 974S, Search, select row, show Details
  6. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.



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