Glenfern is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Derwent Valley in the
South-east LGA region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. The locality is about south-west of the town of
New Norfolk
New Norfolk ( ; Aboriginal Tasmanians#Big River, Leenowwenne/palawa kani: ''Wulawali'') is a river bank, riverside town located on the Derwent River (Tasmania), River Derwent in southeastern Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1807, it is Tasm ...
. The
2016 census recorded a population of 189 for the state suburb of Glenfern.
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History
Glenfern was gazetted as a locality in 1976. It was previously known as Glen Fern.
Geography
The Plenty River forms the western boundary. A small portion of the northern boundary abuts the Derwent River.
Road infrastructure
Route C610 (Glenfern Road / Plenty Valley Road) runs through from north-east to north-west.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Derwent Valley Council
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