Merseylea is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Kentish and Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.[1]
Merseylea Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Merseylea | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°22′10″S 146°28′22″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 56 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7305 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 29 km (18 mi) SE of Devonport | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Kentish, Latrobe | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons, Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons, Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.[2]
The Mersey River forms the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to the north-west where it forms part of the north-western boundary. The Western Rail Line runs through from south to north-west.[3]
The B13 route (Railton Road) passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality. Route C154 (Merseylea Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north. Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.[4]