Myrtle Bank is a rural locality in the local government area of Launceston, in the Northern region of Tasmania. It is located about 34 kilometres (21 mi) north-east of the city of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 40 for the state suburb of Myrtle Bank.
Myrtle Bank Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Myrtle Bank | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°17′56″S 147°22′27″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 40 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7259 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 34 km (21 mi) NE of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
Region | Northern Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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The locality was gazetted in 1963.[2]
The St Patricks River forms part of the south-eastern boundary.[3]
The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through the eastern corner of the locality. The C828 route (Targa Hill Road) enters from the south-east and runs through to the south-west boundary, where it ends.[4]
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