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Strathgordon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Derwent Valley in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 121 kilometres (75 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of 15 for the state suburb of Southwest, which includes Strathgordon.[1] It is on the road to the Gordon River dam the most south westerly road in the south west of Tasmania. It is a tourist destination for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park and World Heritage listed wilderness.

Strathgordon
Tasmania
Strathgordon
Coordinates42°46′S 146°03′E
Population15 (Southwest) (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7139
Elevation322 m (1,056 ft)[2]
Location144 km (89 mi) W of Hobart
  • 57 km (35 mi) W of Maydena
  • 121 km (75 mi) W of New Norfolk
    • LGA(s)Derwent Valley Council
    RegionSouth-east
    State electorate(s)Lyons
    Federal division(s)Lyons
    Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
    14.0 °C
    57 °F    		 6. °C
    43 °F    		 2,550.5 mm
    100.4 in
    Localities around Strathgordon:
    Southwest Southwest Southwest
    Southwest Strathgordon Southwest
    Southwest Southwest Southwest

    It is remote by Tasmanian standards; however, fuel can be purchased at the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge which also provides accommodation and meals.[citation needed] The nearest basic services, otherwise, are 70 kilometres (43 mi) away along a winding road from Maydena. The road is maintained by Hydro Tasmania and has views of the South Western Wilderness.


    History


    Strathgordon was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[3] The town was the 'company' town for construction by the Hydro Tasmania of the hydro-electric structures that resulted in damming of Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon. Its post office opened on 16 July 1969.[4]


    Geography


    The locality is completely surrounded by the much larger locality of Southwest.[5]


    Road infrastructure


    Route B61 (Gordon River Road) runs through from south-east to south-west.[3][6]


    Climate


    Strathgordon has an oceanic climate (Cfb) with mild summers and cool winters with crisp nights. Rainfall is very heavy year round, some of the heaviest in all of Australia. Strathgordon as well as being very wet is also very cloudy for most of the year.
    Climate data for Strathgordon, Tasmania
    Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
    Record high °C (°F) 36.2
    (97.2)    		 36.3
    (97.3)    		 33.1
    (91.6)    		 27.5
    (81.5)    		 21.1
    (70.0)    		 16.1
    (61.0)    		 17.5
    (63.5)    		 20.8
    (69.4)    		 24.5
    (76.1)    		 27.9
    (82.2)    		 32.0
    (89.6)    		 35.0
    (95.0)    		 36.3
    (97.3)
    Average high °C (°F) 19.3
    (66.7)    		 19.8
    (67.6)    		 17.3
    (63.1)    		 14.5
    (58.1)    		 11.6
    (52.9)    		 9.6
    (49.3)    		 9.0
    (48.2)    		 10.1
    (50.2)    		 11.7
    (53.1)    		 13.6
    (56.5)    		 16.2
    (61.2)    		 17.5
    (63.5)    		 14.2
    (57.6)
    Average low °C (°F) 9.5
    (49.1)    		 9.7
    (49.5)    		 8.6
    (47.5)    		 7.0
    (44.6)    		 5.3
    (41.5)    		 3.8
    (38.8)    		 3.0
    (37.4)    		 3.6
    (38.5)    		 4.5
    (40.1)    		 5.4
    (41.7)    		 7.0
    (44.6)    		 8.3
    (46.9)    		 6.3
    (43.3)
    Record low °C (°F) 2.8
    (37.0)    		 1.5
    (34.7)    		 1.3
    (34.3)    		 0.0
    (32.0)    		 −1.1
    (30.0)    		 −4.0
    (24.8)    		 −2.5
    (27.5)    		 −3.1
    (26.4)    		 −1.5
    (29.3)    		 −1.3
    (29.7)    		 0.6
    (33.1)    		 1.8
    (35.2)    		 −4.0
    (24.8)
    Average precipitation mm (inches) 145.8
    (5.74)    		 106.9
    (4.21)    		 149.9
    (5.90)    		 201.6
    (7.94)    		 239.1
    (9.41)    		 213.4
    (8.40)    		 271.8
    (10.70)    		 293.4
    (11.55)    		 278.5
    (10.96)    		 248.0
    (9.76)    		 175.3
    (6.90)    		 198.2
    (7.80)    		 2,525.7
    (99.44)
    Average precipitation days 17.4 14.1 18.4 20.1 23.0 22.5 25.0 25.4 24.4 23.0 19.4 20.0 252.7
    Mean monthly sunshine hours 201.5 178.0 145.7 105.0 68.2 51.0 62.0 83.7 102.0 139.5 165.0 176.7 1,478.3
    Source: Bureau of Meteorology[7]

    References


    1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Strathgordon (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
    2. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
    3. "Placenames Tasmania – Strathgordon". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "7519X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
    4. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
    5. Google (2 April 2021). "Strathgordon, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.
    7. "Climate Statistics for Strathgordon Village". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 April 2016.

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