Merseylea, Tasmania

Merseylea Tasmania
Merseylea
Coordinates	41°22′10″S 146°28′22″E
Population	56 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7305
Location	29 km (18 mi) SE of Devonport
LGA(s)	Kentish, Latrobe
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons, Braddon
Federal division(s)	Lyons, Braddon
Localities around Merseylea: Railton Railton Sassafras Sunnyside Merseylea Sassafras Sunnyside Kimberley Elizabeth Town

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.[1]

History

Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Merseylea (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Merseylea". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1121F, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
3. "Merseylea, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
4. "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.