Moltema, Tasmania

Moltema Tasmania
Moltema
Coordinates	41°26′37″S 146°31′56″E
Population	85 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7304
Location	39 km (24 mi) SE of Devonport
LGA(s)	Meander Valley
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Moltema: Kimberley Elizabeth Town Elizabeth Town Weegena Moltema Elizabeth Town Weegena Dunorlan Elizabeth Town

Moltema is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 39 kilometres (24 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 85 for the state suburb of Moltema.[1]

History

The locality was first named Whitefoord Hills but changed to Moltema in 1915.[2] The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning “to run”.[3]

Geography

The Western rail line passes through from south to north, and the Bass Highway skirts the eastern boundary. The Rubicon River forms a small section of the eastern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

The B13 route (Railton Road) enters the locality from the south-east and exits to the north. The C161 route (Dunorlan Road) starts at an intersection with route B13 and runs south into Dunorlan.[5]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Moltema (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
2. CJ Dennison (1994). "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 20" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Moltema". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1124M, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
4. "Moltema, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 March 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 26 March 2020.