Ridgley, Tasmania

Ridgley
Tasmania
Ridgley is located in Tasmania
Ridgley
Ridgley
Coordinates41°08′12″S 145°50′20″E / 41.1368°S 145.8388°E / -41.1368; 145.8388
Population604 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7321
Location13 km (8 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)Burnie
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Ridgley:
Elliott Mooreville, West Mooreville Mooreville
West Ridgley Ridgley East Ridgley, Stowport
Tewkesbury Highclere East Ridgley

Ridgley is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 604 for the state suburb of Ridgley.[1]

History

The area was named by surveyor Henry Hellyer in the 1920s.[2] The locality was gazetted in 1966.[3]

Geography

The Pet River (including the Pet Reservoir) forms most of the south-eastern and eastern boundaries, and the Guide River forms the western boundary. The Melba rail line passes through from south to north-east.[4]

Road infrastructure

The B18 route (Ridgley Highway) passes through from south to north-east. Route C104 (West Ridgley Road) starts at an intersection with B18 and runs west before exiting. Route C108 (West Mooreville Road) runs north before exiting. Route C110 (Mooreville Road) starts at an intersection with B18 on the northern boundary and runs north to Mooreville.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Ridgley (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ^ C.J. Dennison (July 2003). "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 54" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Ridgley". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1208X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Ridgley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  5. ^ "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 April 2020.


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