Middlesex, Tasmania

Middlesex is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Meander Valley, Central Coast and Kentish in the Launceston and North-west and west LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) south-west of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census provides a population of 4 for the state suburb of Middlesex.[1]

Middlesex
Tasmania
Middlesex
Coordinates41°33′27″S 146°03′32″E
Population4 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7306
Location40 km (25 mi) SW of Sheffield
LGA(s)Meander Valley, Central Coast, Kentish
RegionLaunceston, North-west and west
State electorate(s)Lyons, Braddon
Federal Division(s)Lyons, Braddon
Localities around Middlesex:
Guildford Loongana, South Nietta Moina
Guildford Middlesex Moina
West Coast Cradle Mountain Mersey Forest

History

Middlesex is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

The Campbell River, a tributary of the Forth River, forms part of the eastern boundary. The Forth River then continues the eastern boundary further to the north.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C132 (Cradle Mountain Road / Belvoir Road) passes through the locality from north-east to south-west. A branch of this road provides access to Cradle Mountain.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Middlesex (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Middlesex". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 38114Q, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (13 September 2020). "Middlesex, 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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