Merseylea, Tasmania

Merseylea is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Kentish and Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south-east of the town of Devonport.
The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.

History

Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.

Geography

The Mersey [River (Tasmania)|Mersey River] forms the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to the north-west where it forms part of the north-western boundary. The Western [Line, Tasmania|Western Rail Line] runs through from south to north-west.

Road infrastructure

The B13 route passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality. Route C154 starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north. Route C156 starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.