Westwood, Tasmania

Westwood Tasmania
Westwood
Coordinates	41°29′35″S 146°57′26″E
Population	63 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7292
Location	26 km (16 mi) SW of Launceston
LGA(s)	Meander Valley
Region	Launceston
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Westwood: Rosevale Rosevale, Riverside Riverside Hagley, Selbourne Westwood Travellers Rest, Blackstone Heights Hagley Carrick Hadspen

Westwood is a rural locality in the local government area of Meander Valley in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 63 for the state suburb of Westwood.[1]

History

The area was originally known as Summershall. Westwood was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[2]

Geography

The Meander River forms the south-western and southern boundaries, while the South Esk River forms most of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road / Westwood Road) enters from the north and exits to the south-west. The C738 route (a continuation of Westwood Road) starts at an intersection with C732 and runs to the south-east before exiting.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Westwood (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Westwood". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1265S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
3. "Westwood, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 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.