West Ridgley

West Ridgley Tasmania
West Ridgley
Coordinates	41°09′23″S 145°46′29″E
Population	125 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Location	20 km (12 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around West Ridgley: Elliott West Mooreville West Mooreville Elliott West Ridgley Ridgley, Highclere Tewkesbury Tewkesbury Highclere

West Ridgley is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of West Ridgley.[1]

History

The locality was gazetted in 1966.[2]

Geography

The Guide River forms the eastern boundary, and the Cam River forms the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C104 route (West Ridgley Road / Guide Road) enters from the east and runs south-west before exiting to the south. Route C105 (West Ridgley Road / Serpentine Road) starts and finishes at two intersections with route C104, performing a loop that runs west, south and east.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats West Ridgley (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - West Ridgley". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 6277Y, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
3. "West Ridgley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 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 16 April 2020.