Neika

Neika is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Hobart and Kingborough in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the city of Hobart. The 2016 census recorded a population of 198 for the state suburb of Neika.[1] It is a suburb of Hobart,[2][3] to the north-west of Kingston.

Neika
Tasmania
Neika is located in Hobart
Neika
Neika
Coordinates42°56′53″S 147°14′11″E
Population198 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7054
Location20 km (12 mi) SW of Hobart
LGA(s)Hobart, Kingborough
RegionHobart
State electorate(s)Franklin, Clark
Federal division(s)Franklin, Clark
Suburbs around Neika:
Wellington Park Wellington Park Fern Tree
Wellington Park, Longley Neika Kingston
Longley Leslie Vale Leslie Vale

History

Neika was gazetted as a locality in 1970. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “hill”.[4]

Neika Post Office opened on 13 January 1913 and closed in 1969.[5]

Geography

Long Creek forms much of the northern boundary. The North West Bay River flows through the south-west corner.[6]

Road infrastructure

Route B64 (Huon Road) runs through from south to north.[4][7]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Neika (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. Record ID TAS01151 at ga.gov.au
  3. Neika Postcode (TAS) at postcodes.qpzm.com.au
  4. "Placenames Tasmania – Neika". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1151T", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  6. Google (16 January 2021). "Neika, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  7. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.


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