Trenah 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
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-east of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census recorded a population of 11 for the state suburb of Trenah.
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History
Trenah was gazetted as a locality in 1976. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for "baskets".
Geography
The boundaries consist primarily of survey lines and ridge lines.
Road infrastructure
Route C426 (Barnett Road) passes to the north-east. East Maurice Road and Maurice Road provide access to the locality.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)
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