Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry is a town in the local government area of Sorell, Tasmania, Australia located 38kms (23.5 mi) east of the town of Hobart.

Dodges Ferry
Tasmania
Dodges Ferry
Coordinates42°51′S 147°37′E
Population2,467 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7173
Location
LGA(s)Sorell Council
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons

Located on the eastern side of the entrance to Pittwater estuary it was named after Ralph Dodge (1791-1871) who operated a ferry service across Pittwater from the 1820s.

Dodges Ferry has long been a popular holiday area for Tasmanians with a focus on water activities. With its reputation for beautiful beaches (Frederick Henry Bay,Tiger Head Beach, Red Ochre Beach, Carlton Beach, Okines Beach), safe swimming areas, fishing, boating and a popular surf beach Park beach, people flock to the area on warmer days.

Since the 1960's Dodges Ferry has had a steady influx of permanent residents, changing from a holiday shack town to a residential town with newer facilities. At the 2016 census, Dodges Ferry had a population of 2,467.[1]

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dodges Ferry (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2018.


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