Myrtle Bank
Tasmania
Myrtle Bank is located in Tasmania
Myrtle Bank
Myrtle Bank
Coordinates41°17′56″S 147°22′27″E / 41.2988°S 147.3743°E / -41.2988; 147.3743
Population40 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7259
Location34 km (21 mi) NE of Launceston
LGA(s)Launceston
RegionNorthern Tasmania
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Myrtle Bank:
Lisle Lisle, Nabowla Nabowla
Patersonia Myrtle Bank Targa
Patersonia Patersonia Targa

Myrtle Bank is a rural locality in the local government area of Launceston, in the Northern region of Tasmania. It is located about 34 kilometres (21 mi) north-east of the city of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 40 for the state suburb of Myrtle Bank.

History

The locality was gazetted in 1963.[2]

Geography

The St Patricks River forms part of the south-eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through the eastern corner of the locality. The C828 route (Targa Hill Road) enters from the south-east and runs through to the south-west boundary, where it ends.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Myrtle Bank (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Myrtle Bank". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1145A, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. Google (13 May 2020). "Myrtle Bank, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 May 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 18 May 2020.


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