Coordinates: 41°17′56″S 147°22′27″E / 41.2988°S 147.3743°E / -41.2988; 147.3743

Myrtle Bank, Tasmania

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Myrtle Bank
Tasmania
Myrtle Bank is located in Tasmania
Myrtle Bank
Myrtle Bank
Coordinates41°17′56″S 147°22′27″E / 41.2988°S 147.3743°E / -41.2988; 147.3743
Population40 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7259
Location34 km (21 mi) NE of Launceston
LGA(s)Launceston
RegionNorthern Tasmania
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Myrtle Bank:
Lisle Lisle, Nabowla Nabowla
Patersonia Myrtle Bank Targa
Patersonia Patersonia Targa

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.

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

  1. ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Myrtle Bank (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Myrtle Bank". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1145A, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ Google (13 May 2020). "Myrtle Bank, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 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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