Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania

Jackeys Marsh is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Meander Valley in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 42 kilometres (26 mi) south-west of the town of Westbury. The 2016 census provides a population of 40 for the state suburb of Jackeys Marsh.[1]

Jackeys Marsh
Tasmania
Jackeys Marsh
Coordinates41°42′03″S 146°40′13″E
Population40 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location42 km (26 mi) SW of Westbury
LGA(s)Meander Valley
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Jackeys Marsh:
Meander Meander, Golden Valley Golden Valley
Meander Jackeys Marsh Golden Valley, Liffey
Meander Central Plateau Central Plateau

History

Jackeys Marsh was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[2]

Geography

The waters of Lake Huntsman and the Meander River form much of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C167 (Meander Road) passes to the north-west. From there East Meander Road and Jackeys Marsh Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Jackeys Marsh (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Jackeys Marsh". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1053P, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 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 13 September 2020.
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