Ross, Tasmania

Ross
Tasmania
Aerial panorama of Ross
Ross
Coordinates42°01′48″S 147°29′31″E / 42.03000°S 147.49194°E / -42.03000; 147.49194
Population404 (2016 census)
Established1812
Postcode(s)7209
Elevation186 m (610 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Northern Midlands Council
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
17.5 °C
64 °F
5.5 °C
42 °F
490.1 mm
19.3 in

Ross is a village in the Midlands of the state of Tasmania in Australia. On the Macquarie River, Ross is located 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart. The town is listed on the Register of the National Estate and is noted for its historic bridge, original sandstone buildings and convict history.