East Ridgley

East Ridgley Tasmania
East Ridgley
Coordinates	41°09′18″S 145°50′49″E
Population	103 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7322
Location	18 km (11 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around East Ridgley: Ridgley Ridgley Stowport Ridgley East Ridgley Upper Stowport Highclere Highclere Upper Stowport

East Ridgley is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania, Australia. The locality is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 103 for the state suburb of East Ridgley.[1]

History

East Ridgley is a confirmed locality.[2]

It is believed that the name “Ridgley” was conferred by surveyor Henry Hellyer in the 1820s.[3]

Geography

The Emu River forms the eastern boundary. The Pet River, a tributary of the Emu, forms most of the western boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B18 (Ridgley Highway) passes to the north-west. From there, Circular Road provides access to the locality.[2][5]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats East Ridgley (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – East Ridgley". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38092H", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
3. "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 54" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
4. "East Ridgley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.