Merseylea, Tasmania
Merseylea is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Kentish and Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport.
The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.
History
Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.
Geography
The Mersey River forms the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to the north-west where it forms part of the north-western boundary. The Western Rail Line runs through from south to north-west.
Road infrastructure
The B13 route (Railton Road) passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality. Route C154 (Merseylea Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north. Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Merseylea (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Merseylea". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1121F, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Merseylea, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.