Dorset Council (Australia)


Dorset Council is a local government body in Tasmania, located in the far north-east of the state mainland. Dorset is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 6,652, the major towns and localities of the region include Bridport, Derby and Ringarooma with Scottsdale the regional centre.

History and attributes

The municipality was established on 2 April 1993 after the amalgamation of the Scottsdale and Ringarooma municipalities. Dorset is classified as regional, agricultural and large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

Suburbs

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