Myrtle Bank, Tasmania
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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History
The locality was gazetted in 1963.[2]
Geography
The St Patricks River forms part of the south-eastern boundary.[3]
Road infrastructure
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]
References
- "2016 Census Quick Stats Myrtle Bank (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- "Placenames Tasmania – Myrtle Bank". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1145A, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- Google (13 May 2020). "Myrtle Bank, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "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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