Winkleigh, Tasmania

Winkleigh is a rural locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 203 for the state suburb of Winkleigh.

History

The name has been in use for the area since 1870. Winkleigh was gazetted as a locality in 1966.

Geography

The Supply River forms part of the southern boundary, and then flows through to form a small section of the eastern boundary.

Road infrastructure

The C717 route enters from the south-east and runs through to the north-west where it exits. Route C718 starts from an intersection with C717 and runs south-west before exiting. Route C716 passes through the south-west corner from south to north-west.