Forester is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Dorset
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in the
North-east
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LGA region of
Tasmania
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. The locality is about north-east of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census
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recorded a population of 8 for the state suburb of Forester.
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History
Forester was gazetted as a locality in 1969.
Geography
The Great Forester River forms a small part of the western boundary. The Tomahawk River rises in the locality and flows through to the north.
Road infrastructure
Route C834 (Forester Road) passes through from south-west to south-east. Route C832 (Waterhouse Road) runs along part of the western boundary.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)
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