Steppes, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 42°02′01″S 146°48′01″E / 42.0337°S 146.8004°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | Central | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | nil (2016 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7030 | ||||||||||||
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Steppes is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Steppes.
Steppes is home to the Steppes Sculptures, 14 bronze sculptures that signify something of significance to the region, as well as the Steppes Homestead, which was used for sheep grazing in the 19th century. These sculptures were designed by Stephen Walker, who also designed the whale sculpture at Cockle Creek.