Leith, Tasmania

Leith Tasmania
Leith
Coordinates	41°9′28″S 146°15′34″E
Population	504 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	7315
Location	10 km (6 mi) E of Ulverstone
LGA(s)	Devonport, Central Coast
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Leith: Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Turners Beach Leith Lillico Forth Forth Forth

Leith is a semi-rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Devonport and Central Coast in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the town of Ulverstone. The 2021 census recorded a population of 504 for the state suburb of Leith.

History

Leith was gazetted as a locality in 1962.[2]

Leith Post Office opened in 1890 and was closed in 1978.[3]

Leith had a railway station in the early part of its history.

Leith is home to the oldest wishing well in Tasmania.[2]

Geography

The shore of Bass Strait forms the northern boundary, and the Forth River estuary is to the west.[4]

Road infrastructure

The Bass Highway (National route 1) passes through from north-east to west. Route C132 (Leith Road) starts at an intersection with Route 1 and runs south along the river until it exits. Route C189 (Braddons Lookout Road) starts at the same intersection with Route 1 and also runs south until it exits.[2][5]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Leith (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Leith". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1085J", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
3. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
4. "Leith, 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.

Category:Devonport, Tasmania