Rosevears, Tasmania

Rosevears is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the eastern and north-eastern boundaries.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Rosevears.[1]

Rosevears
Tasmania
Rosevears
Coordinates41°19′52″S 146°58′49″E
Population352 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7277
Location22 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Rosevears:
Exeter Lanena Tamar River
Exeter Rosevears Tamar River
Bridgenorth Grindelwald Legana

History

The locality is believed to be named for the Rosevear family, the original European settlers on the land.[3]

Road infrastructure

The West Tamar Highway passes through the locality from south-east to north-west, and the C733 route (Rosevears Drive) runs from the highway along the river bank before rejoining it.[4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Rosevears (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. Google (20 December 2018). "Rosevears, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. "The Rosevear Pioneers". Trove. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954). 8 August 1944. Retrieved 1 January 2019. Rosevear family, formerly owners of the site of the town of Rosevears
  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 20 December 2018.


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