Rosevears, Tasmania

Rosevears
Tasmania
Rosevears is located in Tasmania
Rosevears
Rosevears
Coordinates41°19′52″S 146°58′49″E / 41.3312°S 146.9803°E / -41.3312; 146.9803
Population352 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7277
Location22 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Rosevears:
Exeter Lanena Tamar River
Exeter Rosevears Tamar River
Bridgenorth Grindelwald Legana

Rosevears is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the eastern and north-eastern boundaries.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Rosevears.[1]

History

The locality is believed to be named for the Rosevear family, the original European settlers on the land.[3]

Road infrastructure

The West Tamar Highway passes through the locality from south-east to north-west, and the C733 route (Rosevears Drive) runs from the highway along the river bank before rejoining it.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Rosevears (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Rosevears, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "The Rosevear Pioneers". Trove. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954). 8 August 1944. Retrieved 1 January 2019. Rosevear family, formerly owners of the site of the town of Rosevears
  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 20 December 2018.
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