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Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry is a rural / residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.

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Dodges Ferry
Suburb
Dodges Ferry
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Interactive map of Dodges Ferry
Coordinates: 42°51′S 147°37′E / 42.850°S 147.617°E / -42.850; 147.617
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionSouth-east
CityHobart
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total2,467 (2016 census)2
Postcode
7173
Suburbs around Dodges Ferry
Lewisham Forcett Forcett
Frederick Henry Bay Dodges Ferry Carlton
Frederick Henry Bay Frederick Henry Bay Carlton

Dodges Ferry is a rural / residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.2

History

Dodges Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1966.3

Located on the eastern side of the entrance to Pittwater estuary it was named after Ralph Dodge (1791-1871) who operated a ferry service across Pitt Water from the 1820s.

Dodges Ferry has long been a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities. With its reputation for beautiful beaches (Frederick Henry Bay, Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach, Carlton Beach, Okines Beach), safe swimming areas, fishing, boating and a popular surf beach Park beach, people flock to the area on warmer days.

Since the 1960s Dodges Ferry has had a steady influx of permanent residents, changing from a holiday shack town to a residential town with newer facilities. At the 2016 census, Dodges Ferry had a population of 2,467.4

Geography

The waters of Frederick Henry Bay form the western to southern boundaries.5

Road infrastructure

Route C334 (Old Forcett Road / Carlton River Road) runs through from north-west to east.36

Sandstone rocks on Okines Beach source ↗
  • Okines beach
    Okines beach
  • Okines beach water spray
    Okines beach water spray
  • Okines Beach
    Okines Beach
  • Night falling in Dodges Ferry
    Night falling in Dodges Ferry
  • Foggy days on Okines Beach
    Foggy days on Okines Beach
See also

See also

References

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dodges Ferry (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "2016 Census Quick Stats Dodges Ferry (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania – Dodges Ferry". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "13C", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dodges Ferry (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  5. "Dodges Ferry, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  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 2 April 2021.
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