West Ridgley is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of West Ridgley.[1]
West Ridgley Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() West Ridgley | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°09′23″S 145°46′29″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 125 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7321 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 20 km (12 mi) SW of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Burnie | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The locality was gazetted in 1966.[2]
The Guide River forms the eastern boundary, and the Cam River forms the western boundary.[3]
The C104 route (West Ridgley Road / Guide Road) enters from the east and runs south-west before exiting to the south. Route C105 (West Ridgley Road / Serpentine Road) starts and finishes at two intersections with route C104, performing a loop that runs west, south and east.[4]
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