Western Junction, Tasmania

Western Junction is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central [LGA Region|Central] region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 [Australian census|2016 census] determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of Western Junction.

History

Western Junction was gazetted as a locality in 1959.

Geography

The South Esk River forms the southern boundary.

Transport infrastructure

Road

The B41 route enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C417 starts at an intersection with B41 and runs south-west before exiting.

Rail

The junction of the western and southern rail lines is in the locality.

Air

is within the locality.