Styx 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 53 kilometres (33 mi) west of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Styx.[1]

Styx
Tasmania
Styx is located in Tasmania
Styx
Styx
Coordinates42°47′32″S 146°41′20″E / 42.7923°S 146.6890°E / -42.7923; 146.6890
Populationnil (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location53 km (33 mi) W of New Norfolk
LGA(s)Derwent Valley
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Styx:
National Park Fitzgerald, Maydena, Tyenna Westerway
Southwest Styx Uxbridge
Southwest Southwest Moogara

History

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Styx is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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The Styx River rises in the west of the locality and flows through to the east.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route B61 (Gordon River Road) passes to the north. From there, Styx Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Styx (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Styx". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38087E", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Styx, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.