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Red Hills is a locality and suburb in the local government area of Meander Valley, in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the town of Deloraine. The Meander River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, while its tributary Western Creek forms the remainder. The railway tracks of the Western line pass through the north-eastern corner of the locality, crossing the B12 route (Mole Creek Road) at Lemana Junction.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 120 for the state suburb of Red Hills.[1]

Red Hills Tasmania
Red Hills
Coordinates	41°31′44″S 146°35′51″E
Population	120 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7304
Location	7 km (4 mi) W of Deloraine
LGA(s)	Meander Valley
Region	City of Launceston
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Red Hills: Dunorlan Dunorlan Deloraine Needles Red Hills Deloraine Needles Montana Deloraine

History

A hill named Red Hill is within the locality, and the name of the locality may be derived from it.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B12 route (Mole Creek Road) runs south-west from the Bass Highway through the locality and then continues to Mole Creek, from which it provides access to many localities.[4]

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