Western Junction, Tasmania

Western Junction Tasmania
Western Junction
Coordinates	41°33′16″S 147°12′33″E
Population	125 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7212
Location	12 km (7 mi) NE of Longford
LGA(s)	Northern Midlands
Region	Central
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Western Junction: Breadalbane Relbia Relbia Devon Hills, Perth Western Junction Evandale, White Hills Perth Evandale Evandale

Western Junction is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of Western Junction.[1]

History

Western Junction was gazetted as a locality in 1959.[2]

Geography

The South Esk River forms the southern boundary.[3]

Transport infrastructure

Road

The B41 route (Evandale Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C417 (Perth Mill Road) starts at an intersection with B41 and runs south-west before exiting.[2][4]

Rail

The junction of the western and southern rail lines is in the locality.

Air

Launceston Airport is within the locality.

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Western Junction (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Western Junction". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1305A", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Western Junction, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 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 18 May 2020.