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Lower Barrington is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 238 for the state suburb of Lower Barrington.[1]

Lower Barrington Tasmania
Lower Barrington
Coordinates	41°17′14″S 146°17′23″E
Population	238 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7306
Location	16 km (10 mi) SW of Devonport
LGA(s)	Kentish
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Lower Barrington: Paloona Melrose Acacia Hills Lower Wilmot Lower Barrington Acacia Hills Lower Wilmot Barrington Nook

History

The name “Barrington” was originally applied to a Parish in or before 1855 (see here for reference). Lower Barrington was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]

Geography

The Forth River, forms the south-western boundary, while the Don River forms the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B14 route (Sheffield Road) enters the locality from the north-east and exits to the south. The C144 route (Lower Barrington Road) starts at an intersection with route B14 and runs north-west before turning west as Lake Paloona Road and exiting to the west. Lower Barrington Road continues north-west as Route C145 before exiting to the north. The C147 route (Melrose Road) starts at an intersection with route B14 and exits to the north.[4]

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