East Ridgley, Tasmania

East Ridgley is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census provides a population of 103 for the state suburb of East Ridgley.[1]

East Ridgley
Tasmania
East Ridgley
Coordinates41°09′18″S 145°50′49″E
Population103 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7322
Location18 km (11 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)Burnie
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around East Ridgley:
Ridgley Ridgley Stowport
Ridgley East Ridgley Upper Stowport
Highclere Highclere Upper Stowport

History

East Ridgley is a confirmed locality.[2]

It is believed that the name “Ridgley” was conferred by surveyor Henry Hellyer in the 1820’s.[3]

Geography

The Emu River forms the eastern boundary. The Pet River, a tributary of the Emu, forms most of the western boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B18 (Ridgley Highway) passes to the north-west. From there, Circular Road provides access to the locality.[2][5]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats East Ridgley (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – East Ridgley". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 38092H, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 54" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. Google (13 September 2020). "East Ridgley, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 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 13 September 2020.
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