Goshen, Tasmania


Goshen is a rural locality in the local government area of Break O'Day in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about north-west of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of 93 for the state suburb of Goshen.

History

The name is a Biblical reference to fertile land. Goshen was gazetted as a locality in 1964.

Geography

The Scamander River forms the south-western boundary.

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from west to east. Route C841 starts at an intersection with A3 on the western boundary and runs north before exiting to the north-west. Route C843 passes through the north-east corner from south to north.