Wyena, Tasmania

Wyena Tasmania
Wyena
Coordinates	41°10′32″S 147°15′51″E
Population	24 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7254
Location	27 km (17 mi) W of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Dorset, Launceston
Region	North-east, Launceston
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Wyena: Lebrina Golconda Golconda North Lilydale, Lebrina Wyena Golconda North Lilydale North Lilydale Lisle

Wyena is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Dorset and Launceston in the North-east and Launceston LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 24 for the state suburb of Wyena.[1]

History

Wyena was gazetted as a locality in 1964. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “small timber”.[2]

Geography

The boundaries consist primarily of survey lines and ridge lines.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B81 (Golconda Road) passes through from west to east.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Wyena (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Wyena". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1322C", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
3. "Wyena, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 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 13 September 2020.