Winkleigh, Tasmania

Winkleigh is a rural locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 43 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 203 for the state suburb of Winkleigh.[1]

Winkleigh
Tasmania
Winkleigh
Coordinates41°17′29″S 146°50′32″E
Population203 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location43 km (27 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Winkleigh:
Holwell Flowery Gully Sidmouth, Loira
Holwell Winkleigh Exeter
Frankford Glengarry Exeter

History

The name has been in use for the area since 1870. Winkleigh was gazetted as a locality in 1966.[2]

Geography

The Supply River forms part of the southern boundary, and then flows through to form a small section of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C717 route (Winkleigh Road / Flowery Gully Road) enters from the south-east and runs through to the north-west where it exits. Route C718 (Glengarry Road) starts from an intersection with C717 and runs south-west before exiting. Route C716 (Nettlefolds Road) passes through the south-west corner from south to north-west.[2][4]

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References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Winkleigh (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Winkleigh". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 31 May 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1317J, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (31 May 2020). "Winkleigh, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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