Moorleah is a rural locality in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 148 for the state suburb of Moorleah.[1]
History
The locality was originally known as Upper Flowerdale. It was gazetted in 1966.[2]
Geography
The Flowerdale River forms the western boundary, and the Inglis River forms much of the eastern boundary.[3]
Road infrastructure
The C229 route (Preolenna Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the south before exiting. Route C230 (Lapoinya Road) starts at an intersection with Route C229 and runs west before exiting.[4]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Moorleah (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Moorleah". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1133P, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Moorleah, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 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 23 April 2020.
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