Western Junction is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of Western Junction.[1]
Western Junction Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Western Junction | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°33′16″S 147°12′33″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 125 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7212 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 12 km (7 mi) NE of Longford | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Northern Midlands | ||||||||||||||
Region | Central | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Western Junction was gazetted as a locality in 1959.[2]
The South Esk River forms the southern boundary.[3]
The B41 route (Evandale Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C417 (Perth Mill Road) starts at an intersection with B41 and runs south-west before exiting.[2][4]
The junction of the western and southern rail lines is in the locality.
Launceston Airport is within the locality.
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